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RL02 XPS

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1590cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1590cc
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 1590cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 6 (71% pass rate). It has 136,858 miles on the clock, averaging 7,505 miles per year, around 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 XPS

MOT Status
Due date passed
136,858
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
7,505

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
6

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading136,858 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,505
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RL02 XPS 19k48k78k107k137k '06'22'15

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage136,858 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage136,858 miles
Since last MOT+3,946 miles
PASS
Mileage132,912 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage132,912 miles
Since last MOT+3,242 miles
PASS
Mileage129,670 miles
Since last MOT+2,492 miles
PASS
Mileage127,178 miles
Since last MOT+1,928 miles
PASS
Mileage125,250 miles
Since last MOT+1,489 miles
PASS
Mileage123,761 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage123,748 miles
Since last MOT+6,277 miles
PASS
Mileage117,471 miles
Since last MOT+51 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,420 miles
Since last MOT+5,419 miles
PASS
Mileage112,001 miles
Since last MOT+3,658 miles
PASS
Mileage108,343 miles
Since last MOT+38 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,305 miles
Since last MOT+15,452 miles
PASS
Mileage92,853 miles
Since last MOT+15,596 miles
PASS
Mileage77,257 miles
PASS
FAIL
Mileage60,757 miles
Since last MOT+16,293 miles
PASS
Mileage44,464 miles
Since last MOT+13,496 miles
PASS
Mileage30,968 miles
Since last MOT+12,451 miles
PASS
Mileage18,517 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL02 XPS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1590cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRL — Reading, Reading
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About RL02 XPS

What car is RL02 XPS?

RL02 XPS is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1590cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.

What is the mileage of RL02 XPS?

The last recorded mileage for RL02 XPS was 136,858 miles, recorded on 31 Mar 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RL02 XPS passed its MOT?

RL02 XPS has had 21 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (15 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 31 Mar 2022.

Is RL02 XPS ULEZ compliant?

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

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