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RJ02 UGB

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Green Registered in Reading, Reading · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGreen
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 8 (62% pass rate). It has 229,191 miles on the clock, averaging 10,198 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 UGB

MOT Status
Due date passed
229,191
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
62%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
10,198

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading229,191 miles
Reading date
Average per year10,198
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RJ02 UGB 95k129k162k196k229k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage229,191 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage229,191 miles
Since last MOT+2,858 miles
PASS
Mileage226,333 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage226,331 miles
Since last MOT+3,552 miles
PASS
Mileage222,779 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage222,779 miles
Since last MOT+3,823 miles
PASS
Mileage218,956 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage218,956 miles
Since last MOT+4,952 miles
PASS
Mileage214,004 miles
Since last MOT+9,181 miles
PASS
Mileage204,823 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage204,823 miles
Since last MOT+5,085 miles
PASS
Mileage199,738 miles
Since last MOT+12,024 miles
PASS
Mileage187,714 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage187,711 miles
Since last MOT+8,172 miles
PASS
Mileage179,539 miles
Since last MOT+22 miles
FAIL
Mileage179,517 miles
Since last MOT+9,672 miles
PASS
Mileage169,845 miles
Since last MOT+21,680 miles
PASS
Mileage148,165 miles
Since last MOT+23,272 miles
PASS
Mileage124,893 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage124,893 miles
Since last MOT+29,796 miles
PASS
Mileage95,097 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About RJ02 UGB

What car is RJ02 UGB?

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

What is the mileage of RJ02 UGB?

The last recorded mileage for RJ02 UGB was 229,191 miles, recorded on 23 May 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RJ02 UGB passed its MOT?

RJ02 UGB has had 21 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (13 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 23 May 2019.

Is RJ02 UGB ULEZ compliant?

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

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