Vehicle summary
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 1595cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 8 (68% pass rate). It has 117,322 miles on the clock, averaging 5,863 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 GY02 RSV
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 117,322 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 6 |
| Average per year | 5,863 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | GY02 RSV |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1595cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | GY — Brighton, Garden of England |
| Age identifier | 02 — March 2002 to August 2002 |
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About GY02 RSV
What car is GY02 RSV?
GY02 RSV is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Brighton in 2002.
What is the mileage of GY02 RSV?
The last recorded mileage for GY02 RSV was 117,322 miles, recorded on 10 Dec 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GY02 RSV passed its MOT?
GY02 RSV has had 25 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (17 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 10 Dec 2021.
Is GY02 RSV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GY02 RSV 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 GY02 RSV?
GY02 RSV is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.