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RY02 VND

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Reading, Reading · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 117,852 miles on the clock, averaging 7,944 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for RY02 VND

MOT Status
Due date passed
117,852
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
77%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
7,944

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading117,852 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,334
Average per year7,944
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RY02 VND 28k50k73k95k118k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage117,852 miles
Since last MOT+11,334 miles
PASS
Mileage106,518 miles
Since last MOT+10,825 miles
PASS
Mileage95,693 miles
Since last MOT+10,205 miles
PASS
Mileage85,488 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,488 miles
Since last MOT+11,050 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,438 miles
Since last MOT+1,341 miles
PASS
Mileage73,097 miles
Since last MOT+2,130 miles
PASS
Mileage70,967 miles
Since last MOT+4,172 miles
PASS
Mileage66,795 miles
Since last MOT+3,756 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,039 miles
Since last MOT+6,636 miles
PASS
Mileage56,403 miles
Since last MOT+12,841 miles
PASS
Mileage43,562 miles
Since last MOT+15,898 miles
PASS
Mileage27,664 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (1997–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

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

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About RY02 VND

What car is RY02 VND?

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

What is the mileage of RY02 VND?

The last recorded mileage for RY02 VND was 117,852 miles, recorded on 20 Nov 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RY02 VND passed its MOT?

RY02 VND has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 20 Nov 2017.

Is RY02 VND ULEZ compliant?

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

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