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WG02 RUJ

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Exeter, West of England · 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 29 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 9 (69% pass rate). It has 215,974 miles on the clock, averaging 9,054 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 WG02 RUJ

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
215,974
Last Mileage
Recorded
29
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 29 tests on record
9,054

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 reading215,974 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,890
Average per year9,054
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WG02 RUJ 31k77k124k170k216k '06'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 29 tests on record

PASS
Mileage215,974 miles
Since last MOT+3,890 miles
PASS
Mileage212,084 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage212,073 miles
Since last MOT+3,597 miles
PASS
Mileage208,476 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage208,476 miles
Since last MOT+4,828 miles
PASS
Mileage203,648 miles
Since last MOT+6,984 miles
PASS
Mileage196,664 miles
Since last MOT+6,185 miles
PASS
Mileage190,479 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage190,478 miles
Since last MOT+5,302 miles
PASS
Mileage185,176 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage185,175 miles
Since last MOT+6,332 miles
PASS
Mileage178,843 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage178,842 miles
Since last MOT+7,729 miles
PASS
Mileage171,113 miles
Since last MOT+8,393 miles
PASS
Mileage162,720 miles
Since last MOT+8,241 miles
PASS
Mileage154,479 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage154,479 miles
Since last MOT+8,737 miles
PASS
Mileage145,742 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage145,742 miles
Since last MOT+12,261 miles
PASS
Mileage133,481 miles
Since last MOT+16,027 miles
PASS
Mileage117,454 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,454 miles
Since last MOT+31,856 miles
PASS
Mileage85,598 miles
Since last MOT+2,034 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,564 miles
Since last MOT+19,560 miles
PASS
Mileage64,004 miles
Since last MOT+6,996 miles
PASS
Mileage57,008 miles
Since last MOT+8,337 miles
PASS
Mileage48,671 miles
Since last MOT+8,618 miles
PASS
Mileage40,053 miles
Since last MOT+8,913 miles
PASS
Mileage31,140 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG02 RUJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeWG — Exeter, West of England
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About WG02 RUJ

What car is WG02 RUJ?

WG02 RUJ is a blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Exeter in 2002.

What is the mileage of WG02 RUJ?

The last recorded mileage for WG02 RUJ was 215,974 miles, recorded on 24 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WG02 RUJ passed its MOT?

WG02 RUJ has had 29 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (20 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 24 Jul 2026.

Is WG02 RUJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WG02 RUJ 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 WG02 RUJ?

WG02 RUJ is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.