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RJ02 NXU

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Grey Registered in Reading, Reading · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGrey
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2002 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 7 (61% pass rate). It has 114,962 miles on the clock, averaging 6,799 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for RJ02 NXU

MOT Status
Due date passed
114,962
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
61%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 7 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
6,799

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading114,962 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,935
Average per year6,799
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RJ02 NXU 31k52k73k94k115k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage114,962 miles
Since last MOT+2,935 miles
PASS
Mileage112,027 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,027 miles
Since last MOT+4,091 miles
PASS
Mileage107,936 miles
Since last MOT+5,206 miles
PASS
Mileage102,730 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,716 miles
Since last MOT+1,268 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,448 miles
Since last MOT+7,094 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,354 miles
Since last MOT+10,416 miles
PASS
Mileage83,938 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,922 miles
Since last MOT+7,912 miles
PASS
Mileage76,010 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,010 miles
Since last MOT+5,839 miles
PASS
Mileage70,171 miles
Since last MOT+11,599 miles
PASS
Mileage58,572 miles
Since last MOT+7,131 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,441 miles
Since last MOT+7,428 miles
PASS
Mileage44,013 miles
Since last MOT+3,882 miles
PASS
Mileage40,131 miles
Since last MOT+8,854 miles
PASS
Mileage31,277 miles

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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ02 NXU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRJ — Reading, Reading
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About RJ02 NXU

What car is RJ02 NXU?

RJ02 NXU is an grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.

What is the mileage of RJ02 NXU?

The last recorded mileage for RJ02 NXU was 114,962 miles, recorded on 15 Sep 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RJ02 NXU passed its MOT?

RJ02 NXU has had 18 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (11 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 15 Sep 2018.

Is RJ02 NXU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RJ02 NXU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is RJ02 NXU?

RJ02 NXU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.