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RL02 SZC

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1595cc

Green Registered in Reading, Reading · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1595cc
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 1595cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 89,537 miles on the clock, averaging 4,233 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 SZC

MOT Status
Due date passed
89,537
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
4,233

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

Low mileage
Latest reading89,537 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4
Average per year4,233
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RL02 SZC 31k45k60k75k90k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage89,537 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,533 miles
Since last MOT+68 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,465 miles
Since last MOT+2,563 miles
PASS
Mileage86,902 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,901 miles
Since last MOT+4,976 miles
PASS
Mileage81,925 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,925 miles
Since last MOT+9,180 miles
PASS
Mileage72,745 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,745 miles
Since last MOT+9,232 miles
PASS
Mileage63,513 miles
Since last MOT+7,727 miles
PASS
Mileage55,786 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,786 miles
Since last MOT+7,548 miles
PASS
Mileage48,238 miles
Since last MOT+155 miles
PASS
Mileage48,083 miles
Since last MOT+604 miles
PASS
Mileage47,479 miles
Since last MOT+1,285 miles
PASS
Mileage46,194 miles
Since last MOT+6,495 miles
PASS
Mileage39,699 miles
Since last MOT+9,135 miles
PASS
Mileage30,564 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL02 SZC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1595cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRL — Reading, Reading
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About RL02 SZC

What car is RL02 SZC?

RL02 SZC is an green Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.

What is the mileage of RL02 SZC?

The last recorded mileage for RL02 SZC was 89,537 miles, recorded on 30 Jun 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RL02 SZC passed its MOT?

RL02 SZC has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 30 Jun 2020.

Is RL02 SZC ULEZ compliant?

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

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