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RO02 GSV

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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 5 (62% pass rate). It has 94,099 miles on the clock, averaging 7,741 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 RO02 GSV

MOT Status
Due date passed
94,099
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2007
62%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
7,741

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 reading94,099 miles
Reading date
Miles last year15,244
Average per year7,741
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RO02 GSV 24k41k59k76k94k '07'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage94,099 miles
Since last MOT+15,244 miles
PASS
Mileage78,855 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,849 miles
Since last MOT+8,265 miles
PASS
Mileage70,584 miles
Since last MOT+2,697 miles
PASS
Mileage67,887 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,887 miles
Since last MOT+4,511 miles
PASS
Mileage63,376 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,376 miles
Since last MOT+4,174 miles
PASS
Mileage59,202 miles
Since last MOT+5,771 miles
PASS
Mileage53,431 miles
Since last MOT+8,875 miles
PASS
Mileage44,556 miles
Since last MOT+9,792 miles
FAIL
Mileage34,764 miles
Since last MOT+11,138 miles
PASS
Mileage23,626 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About RO02 GSV

What car is RO02 GSV?

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

What is the mileage of RO02 GSV?

The last recorded mileage for RO02 GSV was 94,099 miles, recorded on 8 Apr 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RO02 GSV passed its MOT?

RO02 GSV has had 13 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (8 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 8 Apr 2016.

Is RO02 GSV ULEZ compliant?

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

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