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RO02 FJP

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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 4 (76% pass rate). It has 226,078 miles on the clock, averaging 11,989 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 RO02 FJP

MOT Status
Due date passed
226,078
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
76%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
11,989

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading226,078 miles
Reading date
Miles last year453
Average per year11,989
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RO02 FJP 69k108k148k187k226k '06'19'15

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage226,078 miles
Since last MOT+453 miles
FAIL
Mileage225,625 miles
Since last MOT+8,854 miles
PASS
Mileage216,771 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage216,771 miles
Since last MOT+12,250 miles
PASS
Mileage204,521 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage204,521 miles
Since last MOT+12,183 miles
PASS
Mileage192,338 miles
Since last MOT+95,101 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,237 miles
PASS
Mileage178,067 miles
Since last MOT+11,227 miles
PASS
Mileage166,840 miles
Since last MOT+10,289 miles
PASS
Mileage156,551 miles
Since last MOT+18,319 miles
PASS
Mileage138,232 miles
Since last MOT+14,693 miles
PASS
Mileage123,539 miles
Since last MOT+18,321 miles
PASS
Mileage105,218 miles
Since last MOT+9,882 miles
PASS
Mileage95,336 miles
Since last MOT+11,772 miles
PASS
Mileage83,564 miles
Since last MOT+14,417 miles
PASS
Mileage69,147 miles

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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

RegistrationRO02 FJP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRO — Reading, Reading
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About RO02 FJP

What car is RO02 FJP?

RO02 FJP is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.

What is the mileage of RO02 FJP?

The last recorded mileage for RO02 FJP was 226,078 miles, recorded on 19 Mar 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RO02 FJP passed its MOT?

RO02 FJP has had 17 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (13 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 19 Mar 2019.

Is RO02 FJP ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RO02 FJP 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 RO02 FJP?

RO02 FJP is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.