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RJ02 PBU

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1984cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1984cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1984cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 6 (71% pass rate). It has 160,641 miles on the clock, averaging 8,518 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 engine is known for camshaft position sensor (part 06a905377).

MOT & Mileage History for RJ02 PBU

MOT Status
Due date passed
160,641
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
8,518

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading160,641 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,295
Average per year8,518
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RJ02 PBU 28k61k94k127k161k '06'21'15

Check RJ02 PBU

Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage160,641 miles
Since last MOT+2,295 miles
PASS
Mileage158,346 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage158,345 miles
Since last MOT+9,348 miles
PASS
Mileage148,997 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage148,997 miles
Since last MOT+3,694 miles
PASS
Mileage145,303 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage145,303 miles
Since last MOT+11,043 miles
PASS
Mileage134,260 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage134,260 miles
Since last MOT+9,079 miles
PASS
Mileage125,181 miles
Since last MOT+29 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,152 miles
Since last MOT+7,577 miles
PASS
Mileage117,575 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,575 miles
Since last MOT+8,082 miles
PASS
Mileage109,493 miles
Since last MOT+12,094 miles
PASS
Mileage97,399 miles
Since last MOT+22,643 miles
PASS
Mileage74,756 miles
Since last MOT+14,274 miles
PASS
Mileage60,482 miles
Since last MOT+14,027 miles
PASS
Mileage46,455 miles
Since last MOT+9,065 miles
PASS
Mileage37,390 miles
Since last MOT+4,339 miles
PASS
Mileage33,051 miles
Since last MOT+5,077 miles
PASS
Mileage27,974 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ02 PBU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1984cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRJ — Reading, Reading
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About RJ02 PBU

What car is RJ02 PBU?

RJ02 PBU is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1984cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.

What is the mileage of RJ02 PBU?

The last recorded mileage for RJ02 PBU was 160,641 miles, recorded on 6 Oct 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RJ02 PBU passed its MOT?

RJ02 PBU has had 21 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (15 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 6 Oct 2021.

Is RJ02 PBU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RJ02 PBU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is RJ02 PBU?

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