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RY02 WPD

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 21 and failing 3 (88% pass rate). It has 112,164 miles on the clock, averaging 3,862 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 WPD

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
112,164
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
88%
Pass Rate
21 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
3,862

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading112,164 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,380
Average per year3,862
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RY02 WPD 36k55k74k93k112k '06'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage112,164 miles
Since last MOT+2,380 miles
PASS
Mileage109,784 miles
Since last MOT+124 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,660 miles
Since last MOT+1,862 miles
PASS
Mileage107,798 miles
Since last MOT+1,885 miles
PASS
Mileage105,913 miles
Since last MOT+2,914 miles
PASS
Mileage102,999 miles
Since last MOT+297 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,702 miles
Since last MOT+4,274 miles
PASS
Mileage98,428 miles
Since last MOT+7,000 miles
PASS
Mileage91,428 miles
Since last MOT+172 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,256 miles
Since last MOT+8,808 miles
PASS
Mileage82,448 miles
Since last MOT+898 miles
PASS
Mileage81,550 miles
Since last MOT+3,154 miles
PASS
Mileage78,396 miles
Since last MOT+4,045 miles
PASS
Mileage74,351 miles
Since last MOT+3,909 miles
PASS
Mileage70,442 miles
Since last MOT+2,944 miles
PASS
Mileage67,498 miles
Since last MOT+2,795 miles
PASS
Mileage64,703 miles
Since last MOT+3,306 miles
PASS
Mileage61,397 miles
Since last MOT+3,290 miles
PASS
Mileage58,107 miles
Since last MOT+3,521 miles
PASS
Mileage54,586 miles
Since last MOT+2,713 miles
PASS
Mileage51,873 miles
Since last MOT+3,830 miles
PASS
Mileage48,043 miles
Since last MOT+5,354 miles
PASS
Mileage42,689 miles
Since last MOT+6,683 miles
PASS
Mileage36,006 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 WPD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRY — Reading, Reading
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About RY02 WPD

What car is RY02 WPD?

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

What is the mileage of RY02 WPD?

The last recorded mileage for RY02 WPD was 112,164 miles, recorded on 4 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RY02 WPD passed its MOT?

RY02 WPD has had 24 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (21 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 4 Dec 2025.

Is RY02 WPD ULEZ compliant?

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

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