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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 3 (73% pass rate). It has 194,196 miles on the clock, averaging 18,052 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 NLM
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 194,196 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 9,285 |
| Average per year | 18,052 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 11 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 NLM |
| 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 NLM
What car is RV02 NLM?
RV02 NLM is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.
What is the mileage of RV02 NLM?
The last recorded mileage for RV02 NLM was 194,196 miles, recorded on 3 Jan 2014 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RV02 NLM passed its MOT?
RV02 NLM has had 11 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (8 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 3 Jan 2014.
Is RV02 NLM ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RV02 NLM 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 NLM?
RV02 NLM is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.