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RV02 LVY

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 8 (62% pass rate). It has 261,598 miles on the clock, averaging 12,604 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for RV02 LVY

MOT Status
Due date passed
261,598
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2005
62%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
12,604

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading261,598 miles
Reading date
Average per year12,604
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RV02 LVY 84k128k173k217k262k '05'19'12

Check RV02 LVY

Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage261,598 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage261,598 miles
Since last MOT+16,097 miles
PASS
Mileage245,501 miles
Since last MOT+13,617 miles
PASS
Mileage231,884 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage231,884 miles
Since last MOT+14,413 miles
PASS
Mileage217,471 miles
Since last MOT+12,655 miles
PASS
Mileage204,816 miles
Since last MOT+12,991 miles
PASS
Mileage191,825 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage191,817 miles
Since last MOT+5,830 miles
PASS
Mileage185,987 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage185,978 miles
Since last MOT+12,047 miles
PASS
Mileage173,931 miles
Since last MOT+39 miles
FAIL
Mileage173,892 miles
Since last MOT+134,864 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,028 miles
PASS
Mileage153,370 miles
Since last MOT+21,990 miles
PASS
Mileage131,380 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,380 miles
Since last MOT+24,429 miles
PASS
Mileage106,951 miles
Since last MOT+10,052 miles
PASS
Mileage96,899 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,898 miles
Since last MOT+12,875 miles
PASS
Mileage84,023 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About RV02 LVY

What car is RV02 LVY?

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

What is the mileage of RV02 LVY?

The last recorded mileage for RV02 LVY was 261,598 miles, recorded on 7 Jun 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RV02 LVY passed its MOT?

RV02 LVY has had 21 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (13 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 7 Jun 2019.

Is RV02 LVY ULEZ compliant?

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

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