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RJ02 MXL

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Blue Registered in Reading, Reading · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlue
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 9 and failing 4 (69% pass rate). It has 85,340 miles on the clock, averaging 6,790 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 MXL

MOT Status
Due date passed
85,340
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
6,790

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading85,340 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,790
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RJ02 MXL 24k39k55k70k85k '06'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage85,340 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,340 miles
Since last MOT+9,350 miles
PASS
Mileage75,990 miles
Since last MOT+6,794 miles
PASS
Mileage69,196 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,196 miles
Since last MOT+6,294 miles
PASS
Mileage62,902 miles
Since last MOT+6,578 miles
PASS
Mileage56,324 miles
Since last MOT+7,382 miles
PASS
Mileage48,942 miles
Since last MOT+8,313 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,629 miles
Since last MOT+4,817 miles
PASS
Mileage35,812 miles
Since last MOT+6,505 miles
PASS
Mileage29,307 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage29,307 miles
Since last MOT+5,595 miles
PASS
Mileage23,712 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About RJ02 MXL

What car is RJ02 MXL?

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

What is the mileage of RJ02 MXL?

The last recorded mileage for RJ02 MXL was 85,340 miles, recorded on 27 May 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RJ02 MXL passed its MOT?

RJ02 MXL has had 13 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (9 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 27 May 2015.

Is RJ02 MXL ULEZ compliant?

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

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