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 1595cc has had 31 MOT tests on record, passing 21 and failing 10 (68% pass rate). It has 86,889 miles on the clock, averaging 3,782 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 WHW
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 86,889 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3 |
| Average per year | 3,782 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 31 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RL02 WHW |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Beige |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1595cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RL — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 02 — March 2002 to August 2002 |
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About RL02 WHW
What car is RL02 WHW?
RL02 WHW is an beige Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.
What is the mileage of RL02 WHW?
The last recorded mileage for RL02 WHW was 86,889 miles, recorded on 5 Aug 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RL02 WHW passed its MOT?
RL02 WHW has had 31 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (21 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 5 Aug 2026.
Is RL02 WHW ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RL02 WHW 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 WHW?
RL02 WHW is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.