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RN02 NEO

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
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 1598cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 2 (87% pass rate). It has 137,978 miles on the clock, averaging 8,695 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 RN02 NEO

MOT Status
Due date passed
137,978
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2005
87%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
8,695

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading137,978 miles
Reading date
Miles last year16,811
Average per year8,695
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RN02 NEO 25k53k81k110k138k '05'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage137,978 miles
Since last MOT+16,811 miles
PASS
Mileage121,167 miles
Since last MOT+91,212 miles
PASS
Mileage29,955 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,234 miles
Since last MOT+12,675 miles
PASS
Mileage93,559 miles
Since last MOT+9,906 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,653 miles
Since last MOT+10,575 miles
PASS
Mileage73,078 miles
Since last MOT+14,828 miles
PASS
Mileage58,250 miles
Since last MOT+10,340 miles
PASS
Mileage47,910 miles
Since last MOT+4,002 miles
PASS
Mileage43,908 miles
Since last MOT+4,479 miles
PASS
Mileage39,429 miles
Since last MOT+2,104 miles
PASS
Mileage37,325 miles
Since last MOT+2,516 miles
PASS
Mileage34,809 miles
Since last MOT+3,458 miles
PASS
Mileage31,351 miles
Since last MOT+6,464 miles
PASS
Mileage24,887 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN02 NEO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRN — Reading, Reading
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About RN02 NEO

What car is RN02 NEO?

RN02 NEO is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.

What is the mileage of RN02 NEO?

The last recorded mileage for RN02 NEO was 137,978 miles, recorded on 25 Jul 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RN02 NEO passed its MOT?

RN02 NEO has had 15 MOT tests with an 87% pass rate (13 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 25 Jul 2018.

Is RN02 NEO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RN02 NEO 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 RN02 NEO?

RN02 NEO is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.