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RE02 XTZ

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Green Registered in Reading, Reading · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGreen
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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 9 (65% pass rate). It has 209,618 miles on the clock, averaging 9,917 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 RE02 XTZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
209,618
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
9,917

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading209,618 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year9,917
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RE02 XTZ 41k83k125k167k210k '06'23'17

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage209,618 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage209,616 miles
Since last MOT+5,425 miles
PASS
Mileage204,191 miles
Since last MOT+5,957 miles
PASS
Mileage198,234 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage198,234 miles
Since last MOT+7,156 miles
PASS
Mileage191,078 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage191,078 miles
Since last MOT+5,835 miles
PASS
Mileage185,243 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage185,243 miles
Since last MOT+5,453 miles
PASS
Mileage179,790 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage179,790 miles
Since last MOT+6,011 miles
PASS
Mileage173,779 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage173,779 miles
Since last MOT+6,356 miles
PASS
Mileage167,423 miles
Since last MOT+226 miles
FAIL
Mileage167,197 miles
Since last MOT+11,485 miles
PASS
Mileage155,712 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage155,712 miles
Since last MOT+17,902 miles
PASS
Mileage137,810 miles
Since last MOT+10,253 miles
PASS
Mileage127,557 miles
Since last MOT+10,055 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,502 miles
Since last MOT+13,191 miles
PASS
Mileage104,311 miles
Since last MOT+12,331 miles
PASS
Mileage91,980 miles
Since last MOT+13,355 miles
PASS
Mileage78,625 miles
Since last MOT+16,190 miles
PASS
Mileage62,435 miles
Since last MOT+13,562 miles
PASS
Mileage48,873 miles
Since last MOT+7,898 miles
PASS
Mileage40,975 miles

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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

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

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About RE02 XTZ

What car is RE02 XTZ?

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

What is the mileage of RE02 XTZ?

The last recorded mileage for RE02 XTZ was 209,618 miles, recorded on 17 Mar 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RE02 XTZ passed its MOT?

RE02 XTZ has had 26 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (17 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 17 Mar 2023.

Is RE02 XTZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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