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RJ02 MRV

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Grey Registered in Reading, Reading · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourGrey
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 4 (76% pass rate). It has 145,006 miles on the clock, averaging 9,892 miles per year, above 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 MRV

MOT Status
Due date passed
145,006
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
76%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
9,892

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading145,006 miles
Reading date
Miles last year16,353
Average per year9,892
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RJ02 MRV 16k48k80k113k145k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage145,006 miles
Since last MOT+16,353 miles
PASS
Mileage128,653 miles
Since last MOT+17,272 miles
PASS
Mileage111,381 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,378 miles
Since last MOT+23,056 miles
PASS
Mileage88,322 miles
Since last MOT+16,604 miles
PASS
Mileage71,718 miles
Since last MOT+4,499 miles
PASS
Mileage67,219 miles
Since last MOT+93 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,126 miles
Since last MOT+7,331 miles
PASS
Mileage59,795 miles
Since last MOT+3,429 miles
PASS
Mileage56,366 miles
Since last MOT+5,044 miles
PASS
Mileage51,322 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,322 miles
Since last MOT+8,345 miles
PASS
Mileage42,977 miles
Since last MOT+3,497 miles
PASS
Mileage39,480 miles
Since last MOT+9,810 miles
PASS
Mileage29,670 miles
Since last MOT+6,611 miles
PASS
Mileage23,059 miles
Since last MOT+7,070 miles
PASS
Mileage15,989 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About RJ02 MRV

What car is RJ02 MRV?

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

What is the mileage of RJ02 MRV?

The last recorded mileage for RJ02 MRV was 145,006 miles, recorded on 10 May 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RJ02 MRV passed its MOT?

RJ02 MRV has had 17 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (13 passes, 4 failures). It last was tested on 10 May 2019.

Is RJ02 MRV ULEZ compliant?

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

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