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RO02 DLZ

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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 7 (65% pass rate). It has 190,278 miles on the clock, averaging 10,338 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for RO02 DLZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
190,278
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
10,338

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading190,278 miles
Reading date
Average per year10,338
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RO02 DLZ 48k84k119k155k190k '06'19'14

Check RO02 DLZ

Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage190,278 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage190,278 miles
Since last MOT+3,602 miles
PASS
Mileage186,676 miles
Since last MOT+2,287 miles
PASS
Mileage184,389 miles
Since last MOT+1,373 miles
PASS
Mileage183,016 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage183,016 miles
Since last MOT+13,446 miles
PASS
Mileage169,570 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage169,570 miles
Since last MOT+14,757 miles
PASS
Mileage154,813 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage154,811 miles
Since last MOT+10,358 miles
FAIL
Mileage144,453 miles
Since last MOT+10,015 miles
PASS
Mileage134,438 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage134,422 miles
Since last MOT+9,817 miles
PASS
Mileage124,605 miles
Since last MOT+25,155 miles
PASS
Mileage99,450 miles
Since last MOT+15,527 miles
PASS
Mileage83,923 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,923 miles
Since last MOT+22,474 miles
PASS
Mileage61,449 miles
Since last MOT+6,464 miles
PASS
Mileage54,985 miles
Since last MOT+6,766 miles
PASS
Mileage48,219 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO02 DLZ
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 DLZ

What car is RO02 DLZ?

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

What is the mileage of RO02 DLZ?

The last recorded mileage for RO02 DLZ was 190,278 miles, recorded on 22 Nov 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RO02 DLZ passed its MOT?

RO02 DLZ has had 20 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (13 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 22 Nov 2019.

Is RO02 DLZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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