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RY02 UWH

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 9 and failing 5 (64% pass rate). It has 161,510 miles on the clock, averaging 12,027 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 UWH

MOT Status
Due date passed
161,510
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
64%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
12,027

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading161,510 miles
Reading date
Average per year12,027
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RY02 UWH 42k72k102k132k162k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage161,510 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage161,510 miles
Since last MOT+6,996 miles
FAIL
Mileage154,514 miles
Since last MOT+9,918 miles
PASS
Mileage144,596 miles
Since last MOT+11,652 miles
FAIL
Mileage132,944 miles
Since last MOT+13,634 miles
PASS
Mileage119,310 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,310 miles
Since last MOT+12,766 miles
PASS
Mileage106,544 miles
Since last MOT+13,940 miles
PASS
Mileage92,604 miles
Since last MOT+11,463 miles
PASS
Mileage81,141 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,141 miles
Since last MOT+16,849 miles
PASS
Mileage64,292 miles
Since last MOT+13,229 miles
PASS
Mileage51,063 miles
Since last MOT+9,463 miles
PASS
Mileage41,600 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 UWH
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 UWH

What car is RY02 UWH?

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

What is the mileage of RY02 UWH?

The last recorded mileage for RY02 UWH was 161,510 miles, recorded on 15 Jul 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RY02 UWH passed its MOT?

RY02 UWH has had 14 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (9 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 15 Jul 2016.

Is RY02 UWH ULEZ compliant?

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

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