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RJ02 PFU

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 29 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 10 (66% pass rate). It has 162,095 miles on the clock, averaging 3,014 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for RJ02 PFU

MOT Status
Due date passed
162,095
Last Mileage
Recorded
29
Total Tests
Since 2006
66%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 29 tests on record
3,014

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading162,095 miles
Reading date
Average per year3,014
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RJ02 PFU 104k118k133k148k162k '06'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 29 tests on record

PASS
Mileage162,095 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage162,095 miles
Since last MOT+1,682 miles
PASS
Mileage160,413 miles
Since last MOT+163 miles
PASS
Mileage160,250 miles
Since last MOT+521 miles
PASS
Mileage159,729 miles
Since last MOT+541 miles
PASS
Mileage159,188 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage159,188 miles
Since last MOT+375 miles
PASS
Mileage158,813 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage158,813 miles
Since last MOT+534 miles
PASS
Mileage158,279 miles
Since last MOT+1,221 miles
PASS
Mileage157,058 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage157,058 miles
Since last MOT+1,324 miles
PASS
Mileage155,734 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage155,734 miles
Since last MOT+2,092 miles
PASS
Mileage153,642 miles
Since last MOT+913 miles
PASS
Mileage152,729 miles
Since last MOT+1,599 miles
PASS
Mileage151,130 miles
Since last MOT+2,498 miles
PASS
Mileage148,632 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage148,620 miles
Since last MOT+2,544 miles
PASS
Mileage146,076 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage146,076 miles
Since last MOT+3,999 miles
PASS
Mileage142,077 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage142,077 miles
Since last MOT+4,282 miles
PASS
Mileage137,795 miles
Since last MOT+9,802 miles
PASS
Mileage127,993 miles
Since last MOT+60 miles
FAIL
Mileage127,933 miles
Since last MOT+14,339 miles
PASS
Mileage113,594 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage113,594 miles
Since last MOT+9,785 miles
PASS
Mileage103,809 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ02 PFU
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 PFU

What car is RJ02 PFU?

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

What is the mileage of RJ02 PFU?

The last recorded mileage for RJ02 PFU was 162,095 miles, recorded on 11 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RJ02 PFU passed its MOT?

RJ02 PFU has had 29 MOT tests with a 66% pass rate (19 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 11 Sep 2025.

Is RJ02 PFU ULEZ compliant?

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

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