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RO02 PXW

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 6 (76% pass rate). It has 117,837 miles on the clock, averaging 4,391 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for RO02 PXW

MOT Status
Due date passed
117,837
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
76%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
4,391

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading117,837 miles
Reading date
Miles last year362
Average per year4,391
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RO02 PXW 33k54k75k97k118k '06'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage117,837 miles
Since last MOT+362 miles
PASS
Mileage117,475 miles
Since last MOT+1,966 miles
PASS
Mileage115,509 miles
Since last MOT+31 miles
PASS
Mileage115,478 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,478 miles
Since last MOT+419 miles
PASS
Mileage115,059 miles
Since last MOT+10,173 miles
PASS
Mileage104,886 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,883 miles
Since last MOT+4,500 miles
PASS
Mileage100,383 miles
Since last MOT+4,564 miles
PASS
Mileage95,819 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,819 miles
Since last MOT+2,631 miles
PASS
Mileage93,188 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,188 miles
Since last MOT+8,263 miles
PASS
Mileage84,925 miles
Since last MOT+7,319 miles
PASS
Mileage77,606 miles
Since last MOT+635 miles
PASS
Mileage76,971 miles
Since last MOT+3,084 miles
PASS
Mileage73,887 miles
Since last MOT+3,062 miles
PASS
Mileage70,825 miles
Since last MOT+1,786 miles
PASS
Mileage69,039 miles
Since last MOT+5,753 miles
PASS
Mileage63,286 miles
Since last MOT+10,033 miles
PASS
Mileage53,253 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,253 miles
Since last MOT+13,149 miles
PASS
Mileage40,104 miles
Since last MOT+7,029 miles
PASS
Mileage33,075 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage33,075 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 PXW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRO — Reading, Reading
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About RO02 PXW

What car is RO02 PXW?

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

What is the mileage of RO02 PXW?

The last recorded mileage for RO02 PXW was 117,837 miles, recorded on 3 Jul 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RO02 PXW passed its MOT?

RO02 PXW has had 25 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (19 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 3 Jul 2025.

Is RO02 PXW ULEZ compliant?

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

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