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RJ02 NYP

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 5 (62% pass rate). It has 146,417 miles on the clock, averaging 10,673 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for RJ02 NYP

MOT Status
Due date passed
146,417
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2005
62%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
10,673

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading146,417 miles
Reading date
Average per year10,673
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RJ02 NYP 29k59k88k117k146k '05'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage146,417 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage146,417 miles
Since last MOT+2,324 miles
PASS
Mileage144,093 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage144,093 miles
Since last MOT+3,015 miles
PASS
Mileage141,078 miles
Since last MOT+4,151 miles
PASS
Mileage136,927 miles
Since last MOT+9,617 miles
FAIL
Mileage127,310 miles
Since last MOT+5,142 miles
PASS
Mileage122,168 miles
Since last MOT+17,978 miles
PASS
Mileage104,190 miles
Since last MOT+20,512 miles
PASS
Mileage83,678 miles
Since last MOT+29,128 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,550 miles
Since last MOT+13,257 miles
FAIL
Mileage41,293 miles
Since last MOT+11,875 miles
PASS
Mileage29,418 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 NYP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRJ — Reading, Reading
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About RJ02 NYP

What car is RJ02 NYP?

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

What is the mileage of RJ02 NYP?

The last recorded mileage for RJ02 NYP was 146,417 miles, recorded on 4 Oct 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RJ02 NYP passed its MOT?

RJ02 NYP has had 13 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (8 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 4 Oct 2016.

Is RJ02 NYP ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RJ02 NYP 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 NYP?

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