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RO02 MLY

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 5 MOT tests on record, passing 3 and failing 2 (60% pass rate). It has 117,531 miles on the clock at the last MOT. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for RO02 MLY

MOT Status
Due date passed
117,531
Last Mileage
Recorded
5
Total Tests
Since 2017
60%
Pass Rate
3 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 5 tests on record
N/A

Average miles/year

Insufficient data
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Latest reading117,531 miles
Reading date
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RO02 MLY 161k161k161k161k161k '17'19'18

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Full MOT Test History 5 tests on record

PASS
Mileage117,531 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,531 miles
PASS
Mileage168,473 miles
Since last MOT+7,929 miles
PASS
Mileage160,544 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage160,544 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 MLY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRO — Reading, Reading
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About RO02 MLY

What car is RO02 MLY?

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

What is the mileage of RO02 MLY?

The last recorded mileage for RO02 MLY was 117,531 miles, recorded on 5 Jun 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RO02 MLY passed its MOT?

RO02 MLY has had 5 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (3 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 5 Jun 2019.

Is RO02 MLY ULEZ compliant?

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

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