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RO02 DXP

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
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 1598cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 132,055 miles on the clock, averaging 6,049 miles per year, below 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 RO02 DXP

MOT Status
Due date passed
132,055
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
6,049

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading132,055 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,049
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RO02 DXP 42k64k87k110k132k '06'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage132,055 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage132,055 miles
Since last MOT+15,789 miles
PASS
Mileage116,266 miles
Since last MOT+9,541 miles
PASS
Mileage106,725 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,725 miles
Since last MOT+4,124 miles
PASS
Mileage102,601 miles
Since last MOT+3,548 miles
PASS
Mileage99,053 miles
Since last MOT+3,836 miles
PASS
Mileage95,217 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,217 miles
Since last MOT+5,671 miles
PASS
Mileage89,546 miles
Since last MOT+5,190 miles
PASS
Mileage84,356 miles
Since last MOT+4,595 miles
PASS
Mileage79,761 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,761 miles
Since last MOT+5,948 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,813 miles
Since last MOT+4,975 miles
PASS
Mileage68,838 miles
Since last MOT+4,767 miles
PASS
Mileage64,071 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,071 miles
Since last MOT+6,525 miles
PASS
Mileage57,546 miles
Since last MOT+7,464 miles
PASS
Mileage50,082 miles
Since last MOT+8,109 miles
PASS
Mileage41,973 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO02 DXP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRO — Reading, Reading
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About RO02 DXP

What car is RO02 DXP?

RO02 DXP is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.

What is the mileage of RO02 DXP?

The last recorded mileage for RO02 DXP was 132,055 miles, recorded on 14 Jan 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RO02 DXP passed its MOT?

RO02 DXP has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 14 Jan 2021.

Is RO02 DXP ULEZ compliant?

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

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