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RL02 TXP

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1781cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1781cc
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 1781cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 4 (67% pass rate). It has 130,731 miles on the clock, averaging 9,170 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RL02 TXP

MOT Status
Due date passed
130,731
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
9,170

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading130,731 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,170
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RL02 TXP 49k70k90k110k131k '06'15'13

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage130,731 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage130,731 miles
Since last MOT+17,825 miles
PASS
Mileage112,906 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,906 miles
Since last MOT+13,949 miles
PASS
Mileage98,957 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,957 miles
Since last MOT+14,905 miles
PASS
Mileage84,052 miles
Since last MOT+15,516 miles
PASS
Mileage68,536 miles
Since last MOT+4,924 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,612 miles
Since last MOT+4,437 miles
PASS
Mileage59,175 miles
Since last MOT+4,735 miles
PASS
Mileage54,440 miles
Since last MOT+5,137 miles
PASS
Mileage49,303 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About RL02 TXP

What car is RL02 TXP?

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

What is the mileage of RL02 TXP?

The last recorded mileage for RL02 TXP was 130,731 miles, recorded on 29 May 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RL02 TXP passed its MOT?

RL02 TXP has had 12 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (8 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 29 May 2015.

Is RL02 TXP ULEZ compliant?

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

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