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RL02 SZG

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1781cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1781cc
ColourBlack
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 1781cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 2 (82% pass rate). It has 85,091 miles on the clock, averaging 3,843 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RL02 SZG

MOT Status
Due date passed
85,091
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2006
82%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
3,843

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading85,091 miles
Reading date
Miles last year-500
Average per year3,843
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RL02 SZG 45k55k65k75k85k '06'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage85,091 miles
PASS
Mileage85,591 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,591 miles
Since last MOT+2,282 miles
PASS
Mileage83,309 miles
Since last MOT+5,121 miles
PASS
Mileage78,188 miles
Since last MOT+5,756 miles
PASS
Mileage72,432 miles
Since last MOT+1,052 miles
PASS
Mileage71,380 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,380 miles
Since last MOT+3,928 miles
PASS
Mileage67,452 miles
Since last MOT+9,479 miles
PASS
Mileage57,973 miles
Since last MOT+12,479 miles
PASS
Mileage45,494 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL02 SZG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1781cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRL — Reading, Reading
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About RL02 SZG

What car is RL02 SZG?

RL02 SZG is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1781cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.

What is the mileage of RL02 SZG?

The last recorded mileage for RL02 SZG was 85,091 miles, recorded on 11 Nov 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RL02 SZG passed its MOT?

RL02 SZG has had 11 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (9 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 11 Nov 2016.

Is RL02 SZG ULEZ compliant?

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

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