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RV02 HSJ

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 30 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 10 (67% pass rate). It has 151,680 miles on the clock, averaging 6,126 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for RV02 HSJ

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
151,680
Last Mileage
Recorded
30
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 30 tests on record
6,126

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading151,680 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11
Average per year6,126
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RV02 HSJ 30k60k91k121k152k '06'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 30 tests on record

PASS
Mileage151,680 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage151,669 miles
Since last MOT+7,400 miles
PASS
Mileage144,269 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage144,265 miles
Since last MOT+6,418 miles
PASS
Mileage137,847 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage137,847 miles
Since last MOT+14,095 miles
PASS
Mileage123,752 miles
Since last MOT+15,667 miles
PASS
Mileage108,085 miles
Since last MOT+1,688 miles
PASS
Mileage106,397 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,393 miles
Since last MOT+2,104 miles
PASS
Mileage104,289 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,285 miles
Since last MOT+3,478 miles
PASS
Mileage100,807 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,799 miles
Since last MOT+4,632 miles
PASS
Mileage96,167 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,167 miles
Since last MOT+5,138 miles
PASS
Mileage91,029 miles
Since last MOT+7,011 miles
PASS
Mileage84,018 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,018 miles
Since last MOT+6,806 miles
PASS
Mileage77,212 miles
Since last MOT+7,161 miles
PASS
Mileage70,051 miles
Since last MOT+8,482 miles
PASS
Mileage61,569 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,568 miles
Since last MOT+8,131 miles
PASS
Mileage53,437 miles
Since last MOT+3,924 miles
PASS
Mileage49,513 miles
Since last MOT+5,571 miles
PASS
Mileage43,942 miles
Since last MOT+6,215 miles
PASS
Mileage37,727 miles
Since last MOT+1,885 miles
FAIL
Mileage35,842 miles
Since last MOT+5,861 miles
PASS
Mileage29,981 miles
Since last MOT+103 miles
PASS
Mileage29,878 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV02 HSJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRV — Reading, Reading
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About RV02 HSJ

What car is RV02 HSJ?

RV02 HSJ is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.

What is the mileage of RV02 HSJ?

The last recorded mileage for RV02 HSJ was 151,680 miles, recorded on 18 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RV02 HSJ passed its MOT?

RV02 HSJ has had 30 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (20 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 18 Dec 2025.

Is RV02 HSJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RV02 HSJ 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 HSJ?

RV02 HSJ is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.