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 34 MOT tests on record, passing 21 and failing 13 (62% pass rate). It has 241,573 miles on the clock, averaging 8,929 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 RL02 VYC
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
Gap in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 241,573 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 8,929 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 34 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 | RL02 VYC |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RL — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 02 — March 2002 to August 2002 |
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About RL02 VYC
What car is RL02 VYC?
RL02 VYC is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.
What is the mileage of RL02 VYC?
The last recorded mileage for RL02 VYC was 241,573 miles, recorded on 1 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RL02 VYC passed its MOT?
RL02 VYC has had 34 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (21 passes, 13 failures). It last passed on 1 Jun 2026.
Is RL02 VYC ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RL02 VYC 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 RL02 VYC?
RL02 VYC is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.