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RL02 AZF

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1896cc has had 27 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 10 (63% pass rate). It has 199,487 miles on the clock, averaging 8,216 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for RL02 AZF

MOT Status
Due date passed
199,487
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
8,216

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 reading199,487 miles
Reading date
Miles last year20
Average per year8,216
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RL02 AZF 56k92k128k164k199k '06'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

PASS
Mileage199,487 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage199,467 miles
Since last MOT+3,319 miles
PASS
Mileage196,148 miles
Since last MOT+1,371 miles
PASS
Mileage194,777 miles
Since last MOT+1,979 miles
PASS
Mileage192,798 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage192,798 miles
Since last MOT+2,302 miles
PASS
Mileage190,496 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage190,495 miles
Since last MOT+2,867 miles
PASS
Mileage187,628 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage187,623 miles
Since last MOT+3,032 miles
PASS
Mileage184,591 miles
Since last MOT+87 miles
FAIL
Mileage184,504 miles
Since last MOT+3,650 miles
PASS
Mileage180,854 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage180,849 miles
Since last MOT+4,268 miles
PASS
Mileage176,581 miles
Since last MOT+4,878 miles
PASS
Mileage171,703 miles
Since last MOT+4,665 miles
PASS
Mileage167,038 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage167,038 miles
Since last MOT+6,870 miles
PASS
Mileage160,168 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage160,168 miles
Since last MOT+18,591 miles
PASS
Mileage141,577 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage141,577 miles
Since last MOT+16,797 miles
PASS
Mileage124,780 miles
Since last MOT+20,042 miles
PASS
Mileage104,738 miles
Since last MOT+17,251 miles
PASS
Mileage87,487 miles
FAIL
PASS
Mileage56,496 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL02 AZF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRL — Reading, Reading
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About RL02 AZF

What car is RL02 AZF?

RL02 AZF is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.

What is the mileage of RL02 AZF?

The last recorded mileage for RL02 AZF was 199,487 miles, recorded on 25 Oct 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RL02 AZF passed its MOT?

RL02 AZF has had 27 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (17 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 25 Oct 2023.

Is RL02 AZF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RL02 AZF is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is RL02 AZF?

RL02 AZF is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.