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RY02 WTP

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 9 (65% pass rate). It has 211,798 miles on the clock, averaging 9,584 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 WTP

MOT Status
Due date passed
211,798
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
9,584

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 reading211,798 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4
Average per year9,584
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RY02 WTP 49k90k130k171k212k '06'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage211,798 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage211,794 miles
Since last MOT+1,053 miles
PASS
Mileage210,741 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage210,741 miles
Since last MOT+1,956 miles
PASS
Mileage208,785 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage208,785 miles
Since last MOT+5,358 miles
PASS
Mileage203,427 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage203,426 miles
Since last MOT+8,862 miles
PASS
Mileage194,564 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage194,562 miles
Since last MOT+9,515 miles
PASS
Mileage185,047 miles
Since last MOT+9,324 miles
PASS
Mileage175,723 miles
Since last MOT+127 miles
FAIL
Mileage175,596 miles
Since last MOT+10,767 miles
PASS
Mileage164,829 miles
Since last MOT+8,669 miles
PASS
Mileage156,160 miles
Since last MOT+8,535 miles
PASS
Mileage147,625 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage147,625 miles
Since last MOT+11,659 miles
PASS
Mileage135,966 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage135,962 miles
Since last MOT+13,403 miles
PASS
Mileage122,559 miles
Since last MOT+12,216 miles
PASS
Mileage110,343 miles
Since last MOT+15,082 miles
PASS
Mileage95,261 miles
Since last MOT+14,893 miles
PASS
Mileage80,368 miles
Since last MOT+15,016 miles
PASS
Mileage65,352 miles
Since last MOT+225 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,127 miles
Since last MOT+16,016 miles
PASS
Mileage49,111 miles

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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 WTP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRY — Reading, Reading
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About RY02 WTP

What car is RY02 WTP?

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

What is the mileage of RY02 WTP?

The last recorded mileage for RY02 WTP was 211,798 miles, recorded on 26 Apr 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RY02 WTP passed its MOT?

RY02 WTP has had 26 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (17 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 26 Apr 2023.

Is RY02 WTP ULEZ compliant?

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

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