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RA02 SFV

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Blue Registered in Reading, Reading · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlue
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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 9 (61% pass rate). It has 163,705 miles on the clock, averaging 9,043 miles per year, above 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 RA02 SFV

MOT Status
Due date passed
163,705
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
61%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
9,043

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 reading163,705 miles
Reading date
Miles last year274
Average per year9,043
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RA02 SFV 43k73k103k134k164k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage163,705 miles
Since last MOT+274 miles
FAIL
Mileage163,431 miles
Since last MOT+10,849 miles
PASS
Mileage152,582 miles
Since last MOT+11,758 miles
PASS
Mileage140,824 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage140,824 miles
Since last MOT+11,640 miles
PASS
Mileage129,184 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage129,184 miles
Since last MOT+9,357 miles
PASS
Mileage119,827 miles
Since last MOT+5,291 miles
PASS
Mileage114,536 miles
Since last MOT+19 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,517 miles
Since last MOT+5,841 miles
PASS
Mileage108,676 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,676 miles
Since last MOT+7,646 miles
PASS
Mileage101,030 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,030 miles
Since last MOT+8,995 miles
PASS
Mileage92,035 miles
Since last MOT+1,800 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,235 miles
Since last MOT+7,171 miles
PASS
Mileage83,064 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,064 miles
Since last MOT+6,802 miles
PASS
Mileage76,262 miles
Since last MOT+11,192 miles
PASS
Mileage65,070 miles
Since last MOT+13,242 miles
PASS
Mileage51,828 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,828 miles
Since last MOT+8,630 miles
PASS
Mileage43,198 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA02 SFV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRA — Reading, Reading
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About RA02 SFV

What car is RA02 SFV?

RA02 SFV is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.

What is the mileage of RA02 SFV?

The last recorded mileage for RA02 SFV was 163,705 miles, recorded on 5 Sep 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RA02 SFV passed its MOT?

RA02 SFV has had 23 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (14 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 5 Sep 2019.

Is RA02 SFV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RA02 SFV 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 RA02 SFV?

RA02 SFV is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.