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RG02 MTX

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Green Registered in Reading, Reading · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourGreen
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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 5 (62% pass rate). It has 79,023 miles on the clock, averaging 4,332 miles per year, well below 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 RG02 MTX

MOT Status
Due date passed
79,023
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
62%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
4,332

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading79,023 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,332
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RG02 MTX 40k50k59k69k79k '06'15'12

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage79,023 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,023 miles
Since last MOT+2,836 miles
PASS
Mileage76,187 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,187 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,177 miles
Since last MOT+2,950 miles
PASS
Mileage73,227 miles
Since last MOT+4,037 miles
PASS
Mileage69,190 miles
Since last MOT+5,268 miles
PASS
Mileage63,922 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,922 miles
Since last MOT+10,709 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,213 miles
Since last MOT+7,715 miles
PASS
Mileage45,498 miles
Since last MOT+5,994 miles
PASS
Mileage39,504 miles
PASS
Mileage39,705 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG02 MTX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRG — Reading, Reading
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About RG02 MTX

What car is RG02 MTX?

RG02 MTX is an green Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.

What is the mileage of RG02 MTX?

The last recorded mileage for RG02 MTX was 79,023 miles, recorded on 2 Dec 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RG02 MTX passed its MOT?

RG02 MTX has had 13 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (8 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 2 Dec 2015.

Is RG02 MTX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RG02 MTX 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 RG02 MTX?

RG02 MTX is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.