Vehicle summary
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 18 and failing 2 (90% pass rate). It has 97,142 miles on the clock, averaging 1,313 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for RV02 GOU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 97,142 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 14,638 |
| Average per year | 1,313 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record
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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
| Registration | RV02 GOU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RV — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 02 — March 2002 to August 2002 |
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About RV02 GOU
What car is RV02 GOU?
RV02 GOU is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.
What is the mileage of RV02 GOU?
The last recorded mileage for RV02 GOU was 97,142 miles, recorded on 23 Jan 2024 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RV02 GOU passed its MOT?
RV02 GOU has had 20 MOT tests with an 90% pass rate (18 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 23 Jan 2024.
Is RV02 GOU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RV02 GOU 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 RV02 GOU?
RV02 GOU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.