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RF02 VZY

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1598cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 170,205 miles on the clock, averaging 8,158 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.

MOT & Mileage History for RF02 VZY

MOT Status
Due date passed
170,205
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
8,158

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading170,205 miles
Reading date
Miles last year426
Average per year8,158
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RF02 VZY 46k77k108k139k170k '06'21'13

Check RF02 VZY

Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage170,205 miles
Since last MOT+426 miles
PASS
Mileage169,779 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage169,779 miles
Since last MOT+2,203 miles
PASS
Mileage167,576 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage167,575 miles
Since last MOT+3,664 miles
PASS
Mileage163,911 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage163,911 miles
Since last MOT+10,186 miles
PASS
Mileage153,725 miles
Since last MOT+9,723 miles
PASS
Mileage144,002 miles
Since last MOT+8,722 miles
PASS
Mileage135,280 miles
Since last MOT+7,027 miles
PASS
Mileage128,253 miles
Since last MOT+9,879 miles
PASS
Mileage118,374 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,363 miles
Since last MOT+11,062 miles
PASS
Mileage107,301 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,298 miles
Since last MOT+9,024 miles
PASS
Mileage98,274 miles
Since last MOT+9,238 miles
PASS
Mileage89,036 miles
Since last MOT+11,347 miles
PASS
Mileage77,689 miles
Since last MOT+6,376 miles
PASS
Mileage71,313 miles
Since last MOT+24,842 miles
PASS
Mileage46,471 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF02 VZY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRF — Reading, Reading
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About RF02 VZY

What car is RF02 VZY?

RF02 VZY is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.

What is the mileage of RF02 VZY?

The last recorded mileage for RF02 VZY was 170,205 miles, recorded on 11 Mar 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RF02 VZY passed its MOT?

RF02 VZY has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 11 Mar 2021.

Is RF02 VZY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RF02 VZY is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is RF02 VZY?

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