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RO02 DHP

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 3 (81% pass rate). It has 159,141 miles on the clock, averaging 8,399 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 DHP

MOT Status
Due date passed
159,141
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
81%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
8,399

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 reading159,141 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,579
Average per year8,399
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RO02 DHP 18k53k89k124k159k '06'22'13

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage159,141 miles
Since last MOT+11,579 miles
PASS
Mileage147,562 miles
Since last MOT+404 miles
FAIL
Mileage147,158 miles
Since last MOT+13,501 miles
PASS
Mileage133,657 miles
Since last MOT+25,836 miles
PASS
Mileage107,821 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,821 miles
Since last MOT+45,611 miles
PASS
Mileage62,210 miles
Since last MOT+2,956 miles
PASS
Mileage59,254 miles
Since last MOT+4,800 miles
PASS
Mileage54,454 miles
Since last MOT+4,214 miles
PASS
Mileage50,240 miles
Since last MOT+121 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,119 miles
Since last MOT+5,219 miles
PASS
Mileage44,900 miles
Since last MOT+5,362 miles
PASS
Mileage39,538 miles
Since last MOT+5,340 miles
PASS
Mileage34,198 miles
Since last MOT+7,456 miles
PASS
Mileage26,742 miles
Since last MOT+8,502 miles
PASS
Mileage18,240 miles

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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

RegistrationRO02 DHP
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 DHP

What car is RO02 DHP?

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

What is the mileage of RO02 DHP?

The last recorded mileage for RO02 DHP was 159,141 miles, recorded on 9 Dec 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RO02 DHP passed its MOT?

RO02 DHP has had 16 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (13 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 9 Dec 2022.

Is RO02 DHP ULEZ compliant?

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

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