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 Diesel 1896cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing 6 (45% pass rate). It has 161,214 miles on the clock, averaging 11,293 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 XYG
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 161,214 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 6,454 |
| Average per year | 11,293 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RE02 XYG |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RE — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 02 — March 2002 to August 2002 |
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About RE02 XYG
What car is RE02 XYG?
RE02 XYG is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.
What is the mileage of RE02 XYG?
The last recorded mileage for RE02 XYG was 161,214 miles, recorded on 31 Jan 2013 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RE02 XYG passed its MOT?
RE02 XYG has had 11 MOT tests with a 45% pass rate (5 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 31 Jan 2013.
Is RE02 XYG ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RE02 XYG 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 XYG?
RE02 XYG is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.