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RY02 UVS

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 3 (81% pass rate). It has 77,135 miles on the clock, averaging 3,256 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for RY02 UVS

MOT Status
Due date passed
77,135
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
81%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
3,256

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

Low mileage
Latest reading77,135 miles
Reading date
Miles last year299
Average per year3,256
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RY02 UVS 33k44k55k66k77k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage77,135 miles
Since last MOT+299 miles
PASS
Mileage76,836 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,835 miles
Since last MOT+820 miles
PASS
Mileage76,015 miles
Since last MOT+1,234 miles
PASS
Mileage74,781 miles
Since last MOT+1,411 miles
PASS
Mileage73,370 miles
Since last MOT+1,119 miles
PASS
Mileage72,251 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,251 miles
Since last MOT+1,695 miles
PASS
Mileage70,556 miles
Since last MOT+2,012 miles
PASS
Mileage68,544 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,544 miles
Since last MOT+6,151 miles
PASS
Mileage62,393 miles
Since last MOT+6,529 miles
PASS
Mileage55,864 miles
Since last MOT+6,575 miles
PASS
Mileage49,289 miles
Since last MOT+9,170 miles
PASS
Mileage40,119 miles
Since last MOT+6,953 miles
PASS
Mileage33,166 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 UVS
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 UVS

What car is RY02 UVS?

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

What is the mileage of RY02 UVS?

The last recorded mileage for RY02 UVS was 77,135 miles, recorded on 10 Jun 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RY02 UVS passed its MOT?

RY02 UVS has had 16 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (13 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 10 Jun 2020.

Is RY02 UVS ULEZ compliant?

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

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