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RE02 GZO

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 36 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 16 (56% pass rate). It has 173,153 miles on the clock, averaging 6,786 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 GZO

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
173,153
Last Mileage
Recorded
36
Total Tests
Since 2006
56%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 16 failed

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

16

MOT failures recorded

Out of 36 tests on record
6,786

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading173,153 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,786
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RE02 GZO 38k72k105k139k173k '06'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 36 tests on record

PASS
Mileage173,153 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage173,153 miles
Since last MOT+6,248 miles
PASS
Mileage166,905 miles
Since last MOT+422 miles
FAIL
Mileage166,483 miles
Since last MOT+4,847 miles
PASS
Mileage161,636 miles
Since last MOT+213 miles
FAIL
Mileage161,423 miles
Since last MOT+6,046 miles
PASS
Mileage155,377 miles
Since last MOT+102 miles
FAIL
Mileage155,275 miles
Since last MOT+5,862 miles
PASS
Mileage149,413 miles
Since last MOT+69 miles
FAIL
Mileage149,344 miles
Since last MOT+3,887 miles
PASS
Mileage145,457 miles
Since last MOT+62 miles
FAIL
Mileage145,395 miles
Since last MOT+3,532 miles
PASS
Mileage141,863 miles
Since last MOT+6,669 miles
PASS
Mileage135,194 miles
Since last MOT+132 miles
FAIL
Mileage135,062 miles
Since last MOT+10,046 miles
PASS
Mileage125,016 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,011 miles
Since last MOT+9,499 miles
PASS
Mileage115,512 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,512 miles
Since last MOT+6,948 miles
PASS
Mileage108,564 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,564 miles
Since last MOT+8,375 miles
PASS
Mileage100,189 miles
Since last MOT+6,710 miles
PASS
Mileage93,479 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,477 miles
Since last MOT+5,772 miles
PASS
Mileage87,705 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,703 miles
Since last MOT+6,325 miles
PASS
Mileage81,378 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,378 miles
Since last MOT+6,410 miles
PASS
Mileage74,968 miles
Since last MOT+5,881 miles
PASS
Mileage69,087 miles
Since last MOT+5,949 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,138 miles
Since last MOT+5,827 miles
PASS
Mileage57,311 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,311 miles
Since last MOT+10,434 miles
PASS
Mileage46,877 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,877 miles
Since last MOT+9,107 miles
PASS
Mileage37,770 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About RE02 GZO

What car is RE02 GZO?

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

What is the mileage of RE02 GZO?

The last recorded mileage for RE02 GZO was 173,153 miles, recorded on 25 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RE02 GZO passed its MOT?

RE02 GZO has had 36 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (20 passes, 16 failures). It last passed on 25 Mar 2026.

Is RE02 GZO ULEZ compliant?

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

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