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RY02 TDU

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1595cc

Grey Registered in Reading, Reading · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1595cc
ColourGrey
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1595cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 2 (86% pass rate). It has 86,814 miles on the clock, averaging 5,527 miles per year, below 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 RY02 TDU

MOT Status
Due date passed
86,814
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2005
86%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
5,527

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

Below average
Latest reading86,814 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,192
Average per year5,527
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RY02 TDU 20k37k53k70k87k '05'17'11

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage86,814 miles
Since last MOT+1,192 miles
PASS
Mileage85,622 miles
Since last MOT+1,828 miles
PASS
Mileage83,794 miles
Since last MOT+32 miles
PASS
Mileage83,762 miles
Since last MOT+3,643 miles
PASS
Mileage80,119 miles
Since last MOT+6,903 miles
PASS
Mileage73,216 miles
Since last MOT+10,396 miles
PASS
Mileage62,820 miles
Since last MOT+4,747 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,073 miles
Since last MOT+6,913 miles
PASS
Mileage51,160 miles
Since last MOT+6,615 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,545 miles
Since last MOT+9,093 miles
PASS
Mileage35,452 miles
Since last MOT+7,834 miles
PASS
Mileage27,618 miles
Since last MOT+3,422 miles
PASS
Mileage24,196 miles
Since last MOT+4,013 miles
PASS
Mileage20,183 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY02 TDU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1595cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRY — Reading, Reading
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About RY02 TDU

What car is RY02 TDU?

RY02 TDU is an grey Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.

What is the mileage of RY02 TDU?

The last recorded mileage for RY02 TDU was 86,814 miles, recorded on 12 Jun 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RY02 TDU passed its MOT?

RY02 TDU has had 14 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (12 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 12 Jun 2017.

Is RY02 TDU ULEZ compliant?

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

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