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RJ02 HXL

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 28 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 8 (71% pass rate). It has 158,487 miles on the clock, averaging 6,434 miles per year, 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 RJ02 HXL

MOT Status
Due date passed
158,487
Last Mileage
Recorded
28
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 28 tests on record
6,434

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading158,487 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year6,434
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RJ02 HXL 33k64k96k127k158k '06'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record

PASS
Mileage158,487 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage158,486 miles
Since last MOT+1,076 miles
PASS
Mileage157,410 miles
Since last MOT+3,888 miles
PASS
Mileage153,522 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage153,520 miles
Since last MOT+4,645 miles
PASS
Mileage148,875 miles
Since last MOT+5,577 miles
PASS
Mileage143,298 miles
Since last MOT+4,351 miles
PASS
Mileage138,947 miles
Since last MOT+2,902 miles
PASS
Mileage136,045 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage136,033 miles
Since last MOT+4,849 miles
PASS
Mileage131,184 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,184 miles
Since last MOT+4,619 miles
PASS
Mileage126,565 miles
Since last MOT+44 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,521 miles
Since last MOT+9,715 miles
PASS
Mileage116,806 miles
Since last MOT+8,397 miles
PASS
Mileage108,409 miles
Since last MOT+3,925 miles
PASS
Mileage104,484 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,484 miles
Since last MOT+4,144 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,340 miles
Since last MOT+4,216 miles
PASS
Mileage96,124 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,120 miles
Since last MOT+5,129 miles
PASS
Mileage90,991 miles
Since last MOT+10,296 miles
PASS
Mileage80,695 miles
Since last MOT+12,870 miles
PASS
Mileage67,825 miles
Since last MOT+8,150 miles
PASS
Mileage59,675 miles
Since last MOT+12,652 miles
PASS
Mileage47,023 miles
Since last MOT+9,380 miles
PASS
Mileage37,643 miles
Since last MOT+4,613 miles
PASS
Mileage33,030 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ02 HXL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRJ — Reading, Reading
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About RJ02 HXL

What car is RJ02 HXL?

RJ02 HXL is an green Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.

What is the mileage of RJ02 HXL?

The last recorded mileage for RJ02 HXL was 158,487 miles, recorded on 22 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RJ02 HXL passed its MOT?

RJ02 HXL has had 28 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (20 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 22 Sep 2025.

Is RJ02 HXL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RJ02 HXL 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 RJ02 HXL?

RJ02 HXL is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.