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RV02 LZM

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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 6 (77% pass rate). It has 244,151 miles on the clock, averaging 8,722 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for RV02 LZM

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
244,151
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2006
77%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
8,722

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading244,151 miles
Reading date
Miles last year66
Average per year8,722
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RV02 LZM 69k113k157k200k244k '06'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage244,151 miles
Since last MOT+66 miles
FAIL
Mileage244,085 miles
Since last MOT+14,242 miles
PASS
Mileage229,843 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage229,841 miles
Since last MOT+16,892 miles
PASS
Mileage212,949 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage212,948 miles
Since last MOT+20,721 miles
PASS
Mileage192,227 miles
Since last MOT+7,259 miles
PASS
Mileage184,968 miles
FAIL
Mileage184,986 miles
Since last MOT+6,689 miles
PASS
Mileage178,297 miles
Since last MOT+15,076 miles
PASS
Mileage163,221 miles
Since last MOT+7,098 miles
PASS
Mileage156,123 miles
Since last MOT+1,490 miles
PASS
Mileage154,633 miles
Since last MOT+4,165 miles
PASS
Mileage150,468 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage150,468 miles
Since last MOT+18,043 miles
PASS
Mileage132,425 miles
Since last MOT+3,439 miles
PASS
Mileage128,986 miles
Since last MOT+3,184 miles
PASS
Mileage125,802 miles
Since last MOT+3,587 miles
PASS
Mileage122,215 miles
Since last MOT+5,562 miles
PASS
Mileage116,653 miles
Since last MOT+4,765 miles
PASS
Mileage111,888 miles
Since last MOT+4,035 miles
PASS
Mileage107,853 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,843 miles
Since last MOT+11,450 miles
PASS
Mileage96,393 miles
Since last MOT+11,386 miles
PASS
Mileage85,007 miles
Since last MOT+16,021 miles
PASS
Mileage68,986 miles

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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV02 LZM
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 LZM

What car is RV02 LZM?

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

What is the mileage of RV02 LZM?

The last recorded mileage for RV02 LZM was 244,151 miles, recorded on 26 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RV02 LZM passed its MOT?

RV02 LZM has had 26 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (20 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 26 Mar 2026.

Is RV02 LZM ULEZ compliant?

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

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