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RX02 YWS

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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 5 (78% pass rate). It has 114,517 miles on the clock, averaging 4,499 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 RX02 YWS

MOT Status
Due date passed
114,517
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
78%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
4,499

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 reading114,517 miles
Reading date
Miles last year530
Average per year4,499
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RX02 YWS 34k54k74k94k115k '06'24'17

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage114,517 miles
Since last MOT+530 miles
PASS
Mileage113,987 miles
Since last MOT+1,015 miles
PASS
Mileage112,972 miles
Since last MOT+966 miles
PASS
Mileage112,006 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,006 miles
Since last MOT+659 miles
PASS
Mileage111,347 miles
Since last MOT+39 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,308 miles
Since last MOT+1,942 miles
PASS
Mileage109,366 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,366 miles
Since last MOT+2,261 miles
PASS
Mileage107,105 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,105 miles
Since last MOT+1,868 miles
PASS
Mileage105,237 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,235 miles
Since last MOT+1,707 miles
PASS
Mileage103,528 miles
Since last MOT+1,306 miles
PASS
Mileage102,222 miles
Since last MOT+2,592 miles
PASS
Mileage99,630 miles
Since last MOT+9,926 miles
PASS
Mileage89,704 miles
Since last MOT+9,671 miles
PASS
Mileage80,033 miles
Since last MOT+12,051 miles
PASS
Mileage67,982 miles
Since last MOT+9,666 miles
PASS
Mileage58,316 miles
Since last MOT+7,200 miles
PASS
Mileage51,116 miles
Since last MOT+8,787 miles
PASS
Mileage42,329 miles
Since last MOT+8,819 miles
PASS
Mileage33,510 miles

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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX02 YWS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRX — Reading, Reading
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About RX02 YWS

What car is RX02 YWS?

RX02 YWS is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.

What is the mileage of RX02 YWS?

The last recorded mileage for RX02 YWS was 114,517 miles, recorded on 27 Feb 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RX02 YWS passed its MOT?

RX02 YWS has had 23 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (18 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 27 Feb 2024.

Is RX02 YWS ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RX02 YWS 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 RX02 YWS?

RX02 YWS is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.