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SN02 RCJ

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1598cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 111,551 miles on the clock, averaging 6,075 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.

MOT & Mileage History for SN02 RCJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
111,551
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
6,075

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading111,551 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,229
Average per year6,075
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SN02 RCJ 22k44k67k89k112k '06'21'13

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage111,551 miles
Since last MOT+2,229 miles
PASS
Mileage109,322 miles
Since last MOT+2,552 miles
PASS
Mileage106,770 miles
Since last MOT+1,576 miles
PASS
Mileage105,194 miles
Since last MOT+1,415 miles
PASS
Mileage103,779 miles
Since last MOT+57 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,722 miles
Since last MOT+4,946 miles
PASS
Mileage98,776 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,764 miles
Since last MOT+9,230 miles
PASS
Mileage89,534 miles
Since last MOT+7,395 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,139 miles
Since last MOT+9,796 miles
PASS
Mileage72,343 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,343 miles
Since last MOT+2,563 miles
PASS
Mileage69,780 miles
Since last MOT+6,434 miles
PASS
Mileage63,346 miles
Since last MOT+1,979 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,367 miles
Since last MOT+5,160 miles
PASS
Mileage56,207 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,207 miles
Since last MOT+11,946 miles
PASS
Mileage44,261 miles
Since last MOT+10,880 miles
PASS
Mileage33,381 miles
Since last MOT+11,694 miles
PASS
Mileage21,687 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN02 RCJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeSN — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About SN02 RCJ

What car is SN02 RCJ?

SN02 RCJ is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2002.

What is the mileage of SN02 RCJ?

The last recorded mileage for SN02 RCJ was 111,551 miles, recorded on 19 Jan 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SN02 RCJ passed its MOT?

SN02 RCJ has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 19 Jan 2021.

Is SN02 RCJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SN02 RCJ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is SN02 RCJ?

SN02 RCJ is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.