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RJ02 VOP

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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 8 (60% pass rate). It has 172,827 miles on the clock, averaging 9,509 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 VOP

MOT Status
Due date passed
172,827
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2005
60%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
9,509

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading172,827 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year9,509
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RJ02 VOP 58k87k116k144k173k '05'17'12

Check RJ02 VOP

Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage172,827 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage172,824 miles
Since last MOT+6,590 miles
PASS
Mileage166,234 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage166,227 miles
Since last MOT+9,347 miles
PASS
Mileage156,880 miles
Since last MOT+100 miles
FAIL
Mileage156,780 miles
Since last MOT+8,117 miles
PASS
Mileage148,663 miles
Since last MOT+105 miles
FAIL
Mileage148,558 miles
Since last MOT+9,746 miles
PASS
Mileage138,812 miles
Since last MOT+6,852 miles
PASS
Mileage131,960 miles
Since last MOT+7,296 miles
PASS
Mileage124,664 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage124,661 miles
Since last MOT+12,861 miles
PASS
Mileage111,800 miles
Since last MOT+3,083 miles
PASS
Mileage108,717 miles
Since last MOT+6,820 miles
PASS
Mileage101,897 miles
Since last MOT+13,929 miles
PASS
Mileage87,968 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,968 miles
Since last MOT+11,920 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,048 miles
Since last MOT+17,519 miles
PASS
Mileage58,529 miles
Since last MOT+46 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,483 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ02 VOP
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 VOP

What car is RJ02 VOP?

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

What is the mileage of RJ02 VOP?

The last recorded mileage for RJ02 VOP was 172,827 miles, recorded on 2 Jun 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RJ02 VOP passed its MOT?

RJ02 VOP has had 20 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (12 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 2 Jun 2017.

Is RJ02 VOP ULEZ compliant?

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

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