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RE02 FML

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 9 (55% pass rate). It has 167,663 miles on the clock, averaging 6,604 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for RE02 FML

MOT Status
Due date passed
167,663
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
55%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
6,604

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading167,663 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,785
Average per year6,604
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RE02 FML 73k97k120k144k168k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage167,663 miles
Since last MOT+3,785 miles
PASS
Mileage163,878 miles
Since last MOT+5,686 miles
PASS
Mileage158,192 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage158,192 miles
Since last MOT+6,242 miles
PASS
Mileage151,950 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage151,950 miles
Since last MOT+6,329 miles
PASS
Mileage145,621 miles
Since last MOT+6,526 miles
PASS
Mileage139,095 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage139,095 miles
Since last MOT+3,930 miles
FAIL
Mileage135,165 miles
Since last MOT+5,251 miles
PASS
Mileage129,914 miles
Since last MOT+5,603 miles
PASS
Mileage124,311 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage124,311 miles
Since last MOT+8,200 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,111 miles
Since last MOT+9,112 miles
PASS
Mileage106,999 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,999 miles
Since last MOT+11,014 miles
PASS
Mileage95,985 miles
Since last MOT+5,810 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,175 miles
Since last MOT+8,704 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,471 miles
Since last MOT+8,509 miles
PASS
Mileage72,962 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE02 FML
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRE — Reading, Reading
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About RE02 FML

What car is RE02 FML?

RE02 FML is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.

What is the mileage of RE02 FML?

The last recorded mileage for RE02 FML was 167,663 miles, recorded on 24 Nov 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RE02 FML passed its MOT?

RE02 FML has had 20 MOT tests with a 55% pass rate (11 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 24 Nov 2020.

Is RE02 FML ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RE02 FML 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 RE02 FML?

RE02 FML is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.