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RX02 YYJ

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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 234,080 miles on the clock, averaging 13,463 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 RX02 YYJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
234,080
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
13,463

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading234,080 miles
Reading date
Miles last year25,070
Average per year13,463
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RX02 YYJ 95k130k165k199k234k '06'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage234,080 miles
Since last MOT+25,070 miles
PASS
Mileage209,010 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage209,008 miles
Since last MOT+361 miles
FAIL
Mileage208,647 miles
Since last MOT+25,297 miles
PASS
Mileage183,350 miles
Since last MOT+19,120 miles
PASS
Mileage164,230 miles
Since last MOT+6,655 miles
PASS
Mileage157,575 miles
Since last MOT+7,375 miles
PASS
Mileage150,200 miles
Since last MOT+8,941 miles
PASS
Mileage141,259 miles
Since last MOT+11,307 miles
PASS
Mileage129,952 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage129,952 miles
Since last MOT+9,956 miles
PASS
Mileage119,996 miles
Since last MOT+6,808 miles
PASS
Mileage113,188 miles
Since last MOT+9,553 miles
PASS
Mileage103,635 miles
Since last MOT+8,400 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,235 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

RegistrationRX02 YYJ
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 YYJ

What car is RX02 YYJ?

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

What is the mileage of RX02 YYJ?

The last recorded mileage for RX02 YYJ was 234,080 miles, recorded on 24 May 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RX02 YYJ passed its MOT?

RX02 YYJ has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 24 May 2016.

Is RX02 YYJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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