Vehicle summary
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 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 138,661 miles on the clock, averaging 10,354 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 VKJ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 138,661 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 8,598 |
| Average per year | 10,354 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record
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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
| Registration | RY02 VKJ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RY — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 02 — March 2002 to August 2002 |
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About RY02 VKJ
What car is RY02 VKJ?
RY02 VKJ is an grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.
What is the mileage of RY02 VKJ?
The last recorded mileage for RY02 VKJ was 138,661 miles, recorded on 22 Sep 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RY02 VKJ passed its MOT?
RY02 VKJ has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 22 Sep 2017.
Is RY02 VKJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RY02 VKJ 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 VKJ?
RY02 VKJ is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.