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RO02 DHC

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1896cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 8 (68% pass rate). It has 206,394 miles on the clock, averaging 8,101 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for RO02 DHC

MOT Status
Due date passed
206,394
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2007
68%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
8,101

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading206,394 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,101
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RO02 DHC 64k100k135k171k206k '07'24'17

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage206,394 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage206,394 miles
Since last MOT+3,280 miles
PASS
Mileage203,114 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage203,113 miles
Since last MOT+2,631 miles
PASS
Mileage200,482 miles
Since last MOT+31 miles
FAIL
Mileage200,451 miles
Since last MOT+3,487 miles
PASS
Mileage196,964 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage196,964 miles
Since last MOT+4,028 miles
PASS
Mileage192,936 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage192,936 miles
Since last MOT+4,714 miles
PASS
Mileage188,222 miles
Since last MOT+6,233 miles
PASS
Mileage181,989 miles
Since last MOT+6,758 miles
PASS
Mileage175,231 miles
Since last MOT+7,544 miles
PASS
Mileage167,687 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage167,687 miles
Since last MOT+11,865 miles
PASS
Mileage155,822 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage155,822 miles
Since last MOT+6,489 miles
PASS
Mileage149,333 miles
Since last MOT+18,683 miles
PASS
Mileage130,650 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage130,642 miles
Since last MOT+17,077 miles
PASS
Mileage113,565 miles
Since last MOT+7,615 miles
PASS
Mileage105,950 miles
Since last MOT+18,446 miles
PASS
Mileage87,504 miles
Since last MOT+14,227 miles
PASS
Mileage73,277 miles
Since last MOT+9,302 miles
PASS
Mileage63,975 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (1997–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO02 DHC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRO — Reading, Reading
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About RO02 DHC

What car is RO02 DHC?

RO02 DHC is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.

What is the mileage of RO02 DHC?

The last recorded mileage for RO02 DHC was 206,394 miles, recorded on 26 Sep 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RO02 DHC passed its MOT?

RO02 DHC has had 25 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (17 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 26 Sep 2024.

Is RO02 DHC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RO02 DHC 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 RO02 DHC?

RO02 DHC is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.