Vehicle summary
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 230,814 miles on the clock, averaging 16,806 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 VPG
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 230,814 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 12,953 |
| Average per year | 16,806 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RJ02 VPG |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RJ — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 02 — March 2002 to August 2002 |
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About RJ02 VPG
What car is RJ02 VPG?
RJ02 VPG is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.
What is the mileage of RJ02 VPG?
The last recorded mileage for RJ02 VPG was 230,814 miles, recorded on 2 Aug 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RJ02 VPG passed its MOT?
RJ02 VPG has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 2 Aug 2017.
Is RJ02 VPG ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RJ02 VPG 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 VPG?
RJ02 VPG is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.