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RY02 UUS

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Grey Registered in Reading, Reading · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGrey
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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 2 (86% pass rate). It has 265,162 miles on the clock, averaging 10,473 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 RY02 UUS

MOT Status
Due date passed
265,162
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
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
10,473

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 reading265,162 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,707
Average per year10,473
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RY02 UUS 139k170k202k234k265k '06'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage265,162 miles
Since last MOT+2,707 miles
PASS
Mileage262,455 miles
Since last MOT+6,804 miles
PASS
Mileage255,651 miles
Since last MOT+7,808 miles
PASS
Mileage247,843 miles
Since last MOT+5,733 miles
PASS
Mileage242,110 miles
Since last MOT+5,597 miles
PASS
Mileage236,513 miles
Since last MOT+6,432 miles
PASS
Mileage230,081 miles
Since last MOT+6,898 miles
PASS
Mileage223,183 miles
Since last MOT+8,523 miles
PASS
Mileage214,660 miles
Since last MOT+9,079 miles
PASS
Mileage205,581 miles
Since last MOT+8,617 miles
PASS
Mileage196,964 miles
Since last MOT+26,370 miles
PASS
Mileage170,594 miles
Since last MOT+33 miles
FAIL
Mileage170,561 miles
Since last MOT+31,652 miles
PASS
Mileage138,909 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

RegistrationRY02 UUS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRY — Reading, Reading
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About RY02 UUS

What car is RY02 UUS?

RY02 UUS is an grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.

What is the mileage of RY02 UUS?

The last recorded mileage for RY02 UUS was 265,162 miles, recorded on 12 Jun 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RY02 UUS passed its MOT?

RY02 UUS has had 14 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (12 passes, 2 failures). It last was tested on 12 Jun 2018.

Is RY02 UUS ULEZ compliant?

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

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