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RJ02 XJN

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Reading, Reading · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 29 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 12 (59% pass rate). It has 205,447 miles on the clock, averaging 8,811 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 XJN

MOT Status
Due date passed
205,447
Last Mileage
Recorded
29
Total Tests
Since 2006
59%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 12 failed

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

12

MOT failures recorded

Out of 29 tests on record
8,811

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading205,447 miles
Reading date
Miles last year16,032
Average per year8,811
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RJ02 XJN 50k89k128k167k205k '06'23'15

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Full MOT Test History 29 tests on record

PASS
Mileage205,447 miles
Since last MOT+16,032 miles
PASS
Mileage189,415 miles
Since last MOT+10,008 miles
PASS
Mileage179,407 miles
Since last MOT+2,101 miles
PASS
Mileage177,306 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage177,305 miles
Since last MOT+4,699 miles
PASS
Mileage172,606 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage172,606 miles
Since last MOT+5,111 miles
PASS
Mileage167,495 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage167,494 miles
Since last MOT+66,602 miles
PASS
Mileage100,892 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,892 miles
PASS
Mileage154,620 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage154,620 miles
Since last MOT+9,349 miles
PASS
Mileage145,271 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage145,271 miles
Since last MOT+10,321 miles
PASS
Mileage134,950 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage134,950 miles
Since last MOT+11,091 miles
PASS
Mileage123,859 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,859 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,859 miles
Since last MOT+9,415 miles
PASS
Mileage114,444 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,442 miles
Since last MOT+11,228 miles
PASS
Mileage103,214 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,213 miles
Since last MOT+18,513 miles
PASS
Mileage84,700 miles
Since last MOT+6,844 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,856 miles
Since last MOT+11,499 miles
PASS
Mileage66,357 miles
Since last MOT+10,212 miles
PASS
Mileage56,145 miles
Since last MOT+6,044 miles
PASS
Mileage50,101 miles

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

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Vehicle Details

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

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About RJ02 XJN

What car is RJ02 XJN?

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

What is the mileage of RJ02 XJN?

The last recorded mileage for RJ02 XJN was 205,447 miles, recorded on 21 Dec 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RJ02 XJN passed its MOT?

RJ02 XJN has had 29 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (17 passes, 12 failures). It last passed on 21 Dec 2023.

Is RJ02 XJN ULEZ compliant?

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

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