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RV02 HTC

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Grey Registered in Reading, Reading · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGrey
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 31 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 11 (65% pass rate). It has 126,318 miles on the clock, averaging 3,069 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 HTC

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
126,318
Last Mileage
Recorded
31
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 11 failed

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

11

MOT failures recorded

Out of 31 tests on record
3,069

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading126,318 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,312
Average per year3,069
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RV02 HTC 66k81k96k111k126k '06'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 31 tests on record

PASS
Mileage126,318 miles
Since last MOT+1,312 miles
PASS
Mileage125,006 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage125,006 miles
Since last MOT+926 miles
PASS
Mileage124,080 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage124,080 miles
Since last MOT+2,000 miles
PASS
Mileage122,080 miles
Since last MOT+2,670 miles
PASS
Mileage119,410 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,410 miles
Since last MOT+5,767 miles
PASS
Mileage113,643 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage113,643 miles
Since last MOT+5,091 miles
PASS
Mileage108,552 miles
Since last MOT+2,808 miles
PASS
Mileage105,744 miles
Since last MOT+32 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,712 miles
Since last MOT+2,190 miles
PASS
Mileage103,522 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,522 miles
Since last MOT+4,326 miles
PASS
Mileage99,196 miles
Since last MOT+9,922 miles
PASS
Mileage89,274 miles
PASS
Mileage176,394 miles
Since last MOT+16,797 miles
PASS
Mileage159,597 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage159,597 miles
Since last MOT+16,665 miles
PASS
Mileage142,932 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage142,932 miles
Since last MOT+13,910 miles
PASS
Mileage129,022 miles
Since last MOT+222 miles
FAIL
Mileage128,800 miles
Since last MOT+17,106 miles
PASS
Mileage111,694 miles
Since last MOT+18,746 miles
PASS
Mileage92,948 miles
Since last MOT+87 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,861 miles
Since last MOT+637 miles
PASS
Mileage92,224 miles
Since last MOT+18,951 miles
PASS
Mileage73,273 miles
Since last MOT+7,523 miles
PASS
Mileage65,750 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,750 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About RV02 HTC

What car is RV02 HTC?

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

What is the mileage of RV02 HTC?

The last recorded mileage for RV02 HTC was 126,318 miles, recorded on 12 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RV02 HTC passed its MOT?

RV02 HTC has had 31 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (20 passes, 11 failures). It last passed on 12 Dec 2025.

Is RV02 HTC ULEZ compliant?

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

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