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RL02 SYR

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 3 (85% pass rate). It has 91,608 miles on the clock, averaging 2,481 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 RL02 SYR

MOT Status
Due date passed
91,608
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2005
85%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
2,481

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

Low mileage
Latest reading91,608 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,571
Average per year2,481
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RL02 SYR 52k62k72k82k92k '05'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage91,608 miles
Since last MOT+3,571 miles
PASS
Mileage88,037 miles
Since last MOT+1,929 miles
PASS
Mileage86,108 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,108 miles
Since last MOT+2,326 miles
PASS
Mileage83,782 miles
Since last MOT+1,465 miles
PASS
Mileage82,317 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,317 miles
Since last MOT+1,637 miles
PASS
Mileage80,680 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,680 miles
Since last MOT+2,045 miles
PASS
Mileage78,635 miles
Since last MOT+2,834 miles
PASS
Mileage75,801 miles
Since last MOT+4,420 miles
PASS
Mileage71,381 miles
Since last MOT+3,161 miles
PASS
Mileage68,220 miles
Since last MOT+2,708 miles
PASS
Mileage65,512 miles
Since last MOT+2,887 miles
PASS
Mileage62,625 miles
Since last MOT+1,934 miles
PASS
Mileage60,691 miles
Since last MOT+2,156 miles
PASS
Mileage58,535 miles
Since last MOT+2,735 miles
PASS
Mileage55,800 miles
Since last MOT+2,413 miles
PASS
Mileage53,387 miles
Since last MOT+1,724 miles
PASS
Mileage51,663 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL02 SYR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRL — Reading, Reading
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About RL02 SYR

What car is RL02 SYR?

RL02 SYR is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.

What is the mileage of RL02 SYR?

The last recorded mileage for RL02 SYR was 91,608 miles, recorded on 18 Nov 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RL02 SYR passed its MOT?

RL02 SYR has had 20 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (17 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 18 Nov 2021.

Is RL02 SYR ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RL02 SYR 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 RL02 SYR?

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