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RY02 PBO

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 1390cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 139,469 miles on the clock, averaging 8,437 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for RY02 PBO

MOT Status
Due date passed
139,469
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2005
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
8,437

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading139,469 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,437
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RY02 PBO 56k77k98k119k139k '05'15'10

Check RY02 PBO

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage139,469 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage139,469 miles
Since last MOT+1,030 miles
PASS
Mileage138,439 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage138,439 miles
Since last MOT+3,204 miles
PASS
Mileage135,235 miles
Since last MOT+10,364 miles
PASS
Mileage124,871 miles
Since last MOT+6,710 miles
PASS
Mileage118,161 miles
Since last MOT+5,763 miles
PASS
Mileage112,398 miles
Since last MOT+7,437 miles
PASS
Mileage104,961 miles
Since last MOT+14,023 miles
PASS
Mileage90,938 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,938 miles
Since last MOT+12,326 miles
PASS
Mileage78,612 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,612 miles
Since last MOT+11,212 miles
PASS
Mileage67,400 miles
Since last MOT+11,143 miles
PASS
Mileage56,257 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY02 PBO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRY — Reading, Reading
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About RY02 PBO

What car is RY02 PBO?

RY02 PBO is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.

What is the mileage of RY02 PBO?

The last recorded mileage for RY02 PBO was 139,469 miles, recorded on 2 May 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RY02 PBO passed its MOT?

RY02 PBO has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 2 May 2015.

Is RY02 PBO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RY02 PBO 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 RY02 PBO?

RY02 PBO is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.