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RY02 PBZ

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourSilver
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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 4 (69% pass rate). It has 118,949 miles on the clock, averaging 7,632 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 PBZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
118,949
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
7,632

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading118,949 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,616
Average per year7,632
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RY02 PBZ 55k71k87k103k119k '06'14'10

Check RY02 PBZ

Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage118,949 miles
Since last MOT+10,616 miles
PASS
Mileage108,333 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,327 miles
Since last MOT+8,224 miles
PASS
Mileage100,103 miles
Since last MOT+6,336 miles
PASS
Mileage93,767 miles
Since last MOT+8,615 miles
PASS
Mileage85,152 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,152 miles
Since last MOT+6,605 miles
PASS
Mileage78,547 miles
Since last MOT+7,707 miles
PASS
Mileage70,840 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,835 miles
Since last MOT+8,996 miles
PASS
Mileage61,839 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,839 miles
Since last MOT+6,665 miles
PASS
Mileage55,174 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About RY02 PBZ

What car is RY02 PBZ?

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

What is the mileage of RY02 PBZ?

The last recorded mileage for RY02 PBZ was 118,949 miles, recorded on 17 Nov 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RY02 PBZ passed its MOT?

RY02 PBZ has had 13 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (9 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 17 Nov 2014.

Is RY02 PBZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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