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 Diesel 1896cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing once (94% pass rate). It has 139,062 miles on the clock, averaging 5,201 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for RL02 XPP
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 139,062 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 12,375 |
| Average per year | 5,201 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RL02 XPP |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RL — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 02 — March 2002 to August 2002 |
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About RL02 XPP
What car is RL02 XPP?
RL02 XPP is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.
What is the mileage of RL02 XPP?
The last recorded mileage for RL02 XPP was 139,062 miles, recorded on 29 Nov 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RL02 XPP passed its MOT?
RL02 XPP has had 18 MOT tests with an 94% pass rate (17 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 29 Nov 2022.
Is RL02 XPP ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RL02 XPP is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is RL02 XPP?
RL02 XPP is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.