Vehicle summary
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 7 (67% pass rate). It has 79,786 miles on the clock, averaging 3,090 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 VYE
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 79,786 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 3,090 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RL02 VYE |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RL — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 02 — March 2002 to August 2002 |
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About RL02 VYE
What car is RL02 VYE?
RL02 VYE is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.
What is the mileage of RL02 VYE?
The last recorded mileage for RL02 VYE was 79,786 miles, recorded on 14 Mar 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RL02 VYE passed its MOT?
RL02 VYE has had 21 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (14 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 14 Mar 2023.
Is RL02 VYE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RL02 VYE 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 VYE?
RL02 VYE is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.