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 Petrol 1598cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 4 (78% pass rate). It has 131,445 miles on the clock, averaging 7,488 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.
MOT & Mileage History for RO02 SYJ
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 131,445 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2 |
| Average per year | 7,488 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RO02 SYJ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RO — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 02 — March 2002 to August 2002 |
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About RO02 SYJ
What car is RO02 SYJ?
RO02 SYJ is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.
What is the mileage of RO02 SYJ?
The last recorded mileage for RO02 SYJ was 131,445 miles, recorded on 19 Sep 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RO02 SYJ passed its MOT?
RO02 SYJ has had 18 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (14 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 19 Sep 2019.
Is RO02 SYJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RO02 SYJ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is RO02 SYJ?
RO02 SYJ is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.