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RJ02 VOT

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Grey Registered in Reading, Reading · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGrey
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 32 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 12 (63% pass rate). It has 187,619 miles on the clock, averaging 6,416 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for RJ02 VOT

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
187,619
Last Mileage
Recorded
32
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 12 failed

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

12

MOT failures recorded

Out of 32 tests on record
6,416

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading187,619 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11
Average per year6,416
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RJ02 VOT 59k91k123k155k188k '06'26'15

Check RJ02 VOT

Full MOT Test History 32 tests on record

PASS
Mileage187,619 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage187,608 miles
Since last MOT+2,422 miles
PASS
Mileage185,186 miles
Since last MOT+4,613 miles
PASS
Mileage180,573 miles
Since last MOT+3,571 miles
PASS
Mileage177,002 miles
Since last MOT+3,380 miles
PASS
Mileage173,622 miles
Since last MOT+2,551 miles
PASS
Mileage171,071 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage171,071 miles
Since last MOT+5,664 miles
PASS
Mileage165,407 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage165,407 miles
Since last MOT+5,422 miles
PASS
Mileage159,985 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage159,976 miles
Since last MOT+7,038 miles
PASS
Mileage152,938 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage152,938 miles
Since last MOT+5,855 miles
PASS
Mileage147,083 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage147,083 miles
Since last MOT+4,835 miles
PASS
Mileage142,248 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage142,248 miles
Since last MOT+7,209 miles
PASS
Mileage135,039 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage135,039 miles
Since last MOT+9,152 miles
PASS
Mileage125,887 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage125,887 miles
Since last MOT+7,971 miles
PASS
Mileage117,916 miles
Since last MOT+10,979 miles
PASS
Mileage106,937 miles
Since last MOT+14,108 miles
PASS
Mileage92,829 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,829 miles
Since last MOT+11,304 miles
PASS
Mileage81,525 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,525 miles
Since last MOT+10,428 miles
PASS
Mileage71,097 miles
Since last MOT+5,935 miles
PASS
Mileage65,162 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,162 miles
Since last MOT+6,400 miles
PASS
Mileage58,762 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About RJ02 VOT

What car is RJ02 VOT?

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

What is the mileage of RJ02 VOT?

The last recorded mileage for RJ02 VOT was 187,619 miles, recorded on 14 Apr 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RJ02 VOT passed its MOT?

RJ02 VOT has had 32 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (20 passes, 12 failures). It last passed on 14 Apr 2026.

Is RJ02 VOT ULEZ compliant?

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

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