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EX02 RLV

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 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 6 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing once (83% pass rate). It has 137,031 miles on the clock, averaging 15,388 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 EX02 RLV

MOT Status
Due date passed
137,031
Last Mileage
Recorded
6
Total Tests
Since 2006
83%
Pass Rate
5 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 6 tests on record
15,388

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading137,031 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,403
Average per year15,388
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EX02 RLV 57k77k97k117k137k '06'11'10

Check EX02 RLV

Full MOT Test History 6 tests on record

PASS
Mileage137,031 miles
Since last MOT+5,403 miles
PASS
Mileage131,628 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,628 miles
Since last MOT+15,469 miles
PASS
Mileage116,159 miles
Since last MOT+21,548 miles
PASS
Mileage94,611 miles
Since last MOT+38,090 miles
PASS
Mileage56,521 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

RegistrationEX02 RLV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeEX — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About EX02 RLV

What car is EX02 RLV?

EX02 RLV is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2002.

What is the mileage of EX02 RLV?

The last recorded mileage for EX02 RLV was 137,031 miles, recorded on 31 May 2011 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EX02 RLV passed its MOT?

EX02 RLV has had 6 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (5 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 31 May 2011.

Is EX02 RLV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EX02 RLV 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 EX02 RLV?

EX02 RLV is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.