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RF02 VZH

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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 10 (52% pass rate). It has 151,067 miles on the clock, averaging 9,745 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 RF02 VZH

MOT Status
Due date passed
151,067
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
52%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
9,745

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 reading151,067 miles
Reading date
Miles last year27
Average per year9,745
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RF02 VZH 42k69k97k124k151k '06'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage151,067 miles
Since last MOT+27 miles
FAIL
Mileage151,040 miles
Since last MOT+17,288 miles
PASS
Mileage133,752 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage133,751 miles
Since last MOT+12,136 miles
PASS
Mileage121,615 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,609 miles
Since last MOT+6,973 miles
PASS
Mileage114,636 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,636 miles
Since last MOT+16,671 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,965 miles
Since last MOT+12,280 miles
PASS
Mileage85,685 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,682 miles
Since last MOT+5,155 miles
PASS
Mileage80,527 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,527 miles
Since last MOT+4,695 miles
PASS
Mileage75,832 miles
Since last MOT+3,967 miles
PASS
Mileage71,865 miles
Since last MOT+321 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,544 miles
Since last MOT+8,819 miles
PASS
Mileage62,725 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,725 miles
Since last MOT+11,178 miles
PASS
Mileage51,547 miles
Since last MOT+9,412 miles
PASS
Mileage42,135 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage42,129 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF02 VZH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRF — Reading, Reading
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About RF02 VZH

What car is RF02 VZH?

RF02 VZH is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.

What is the mileage of RF02 VZH?

The last recorded mileage for RF02 VZH was 151,067 miles, recorded on 3 Feb 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RF02 VZH passed its MOT?

RF02 VZH has had 21 MOT tests with a 52% pass rate (11 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 3 Feb 2018.

Is RF02 VZH ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RF02 VZH 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 RF02 VZH?

RF02 VZH is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.