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RJ02 VKC

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 7 (56% pass rate). It has 144,414 miles on the clock, averaging 8,650 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 VKC

MOT Status
Due date passed
144,414
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2007
56%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
8,650

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading144,414 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,650
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RJ02 VKC 58k80k101k123k144k '07'17'12

Check RJ02 VKC

Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage144,414 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage144,414 miles
Since last MOT+9,621 miles
PASS
Mileage134,793 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage134,793 miles
Since last MOT+6,521 miles
PASS
Mileage128,272 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage128,272 miles
Since last MOT+8,904 miles
PASS
Mileage119,368 miles
Since last MOT+14,135 miles
PASS
Mileage105,233 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,233 miles
Since last MOT+15,542 miles
PASS
Mileage89,691 miles
Since last MOT+2,868 miles
PASS
Mileage86,823 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,823 miles
Since last MOT+10,007 miles
PASS
Mileage76,816 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,816 miles
Since last MOT+9,450 miles
PASS
Mileage67,366 miles
Since last MOT+9,158 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,208 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (1997–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

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

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About RJ02 VKC

What car is RJ02 VKC?

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

What is the mileage of RJ02 VKC?

The last recorded mileage for RJ02 VKC was 144,414 miles, recorded on 23 Mar 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RJ02 VKC passed its MOT?

RJ02 VKC has had 16 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (9 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 23 Mar 2017.

Is RJ02 VKC ULEZ compliant?

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

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