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RJ02 VJD

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 34 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 14 (59% pass rate). It has 223,778 miles on the clock, averaging 7,940 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for RJ02 VJD

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
223,778
Last Mileage
Recorded
34
Total Tests
Since 2006
59%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 14 failed

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

14

MOT failures recorded

Out of 34 tests on record
7,940

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading223,778 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year7,940
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RJ02 VJD 64k104k144k184k224k '06'26'16

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Full MOT Test History 34 tests on record

PASS
Mileage223,778 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage223,775 miles
Since last MOT+9,718 miles
PASS
Mileage214,057 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage214,055 miles
Since last MOT+12,008 miles
PASS
Mileage202,047 miles
Since last MOT+10,819 miles
PASS
Mileage191,228 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage191,226 miles
Since last MOT+61 miles
FAIL
Mileage191,165 miles
Since last MOT+9,984 miles
PASS
Mileage181,181 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage181,181 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage181,178 miles
Since last MOT+9,004 miles
PASS
Mileage172,174 miles
Since last MOT+5,203 miles
PASS
Mileage166,971 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage166,961 miles
Since last MOT+5,510 miles
PASS
Mileage161,451 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage161,451 miles
Since last MOT+5,513 miles
PASS
Mileage155,938 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage155,924 miles
Since last MOT+4,016 miles
PASS
Mileage151,908 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage151,888 miles
Since last MOT+4,318 miles
PASS
Mileage147,570 miles
Since last MOT+12,976 miles
PASS
Mileage134,594 miles
Since last MOT+13,783 miles
PASS
Mileage120,811 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage120,811 miles
Since last MOT+4,704 miles
PASS
Mileage116,107 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,107 miles
Since last MOT+2,709 miles
PASS
Mileage113,398 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage113,398 miles
Since last MOT+3,689 miles
PASS
Mileage109,709 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,709 miles
Since last MOT+3,905 miles
PASS
Mileage105,804 miles
Since last MOT+9,967 miles
PASS
Mileage95,837 miles
Since last MOT+15,343 miles
PASS
Mileage80,494 miles
Since last MOT+16,408 miles
PASS
Mileage64,086 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ02 VJD
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 VJD

What car is RJ02 VJD?

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

What is the mileage of RJ02 VJD?

The last recorded mileage for RJ02 VJD was 223,778 miles, recorded on 29 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RJ02 VJD passed its MOT?

RJ02 VJD has had 34 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (20 passes, 14 failures). It last passed on 29 May 2026.

Is RJ02 VJD ULEZ compliant?

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

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