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RJ02 OPV

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 9 and failing 4 (69% pass rate). It has 121,519 miles on the clock, averaging 9,002 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 OPV

MOT Status
Due date passed
121,519
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
9,002

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading121,519 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,784
Average per year9,002
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RJ02 OPV 36k57k79k100k122k '06'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage121,519 miles
Since last MOT+8,784 miles
PASS
Mileage112,735 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,735 miles
Since last MOT+14,730 miles
PASS
Mileage98,005 miles
Since last MOT+4,684 miles
PASS
Mileage93,321 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,321 miles
Since last MOT+12,015 miles
PASS
Mileage81,306 miles
Since last MOT+10,135 miles
PASS
Mileage71,171 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,171 miles
Since last MOT+9,162 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,009 miles
Since last MOT+9,931 miles
PASS
Mileage52,078 miles
Since last MOT+8,228 miles
PASS
Mileage43,850 miles
Since last MOT+8,266 miles
PASS
Mileage35,584 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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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 OPV
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 OPV

What car is RJ02 OPV?

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

What is the mileage of RJ02 OPV?

The last recorded mileage for RJ02 OPV was 121,519 miles, recorded on 3 May 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RJ02 OPV passed its MOT?

RJ02 OPV has had 13 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (9 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 3 May 2016.

Is RJ02 OPV ULEZ compliant?

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

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