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RV02 POH

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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 8 (67% pass rate). It has 213,531 miles on the clock, averaging 10,438 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 POH

MOT Status
Due date passed
213,531
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
10,438

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 reading213,531 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,296
Average per year10,438
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RV02 POH 49k90k131k172k214k '06'22'12

Check RV02 POH

Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage213,531 miles
Since last MOT+6,296 miles
PASS
Mileage207,235 miles
Since last MOT+8,125 miles
PASS
Mileage199,110 miles
Since last MOT+7,131 miles
PASS
Mileage191,979 miles
Since last MOT+6,503 miles
PASS
Mileage185,476 miles
Since last MOT+6,984 miles
PASS
Mileage178,492 miles
Since last MOT+7,333 miles
PASS
Mileage171,159 miles
Since last MOT+10,379 miles
PASS
Mileage160,780 miles
Since last MOT+180 miles
FAIL
Mileage160,600 miles
Since last MOT+8,740 miles
PASS
Mileage151,860 miles
Since last MOT+10,453 miles
PASS
Mileage141,407 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage141,407 miles
Since last MOT+11,807 miles
PASS
Mileage129,600 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage129,600 miles
Since last MOT+13,638 miles
PASS
Mileage115,962 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,960 miles
Since last MOT+13,601 miles
PASS
Mileage102,359 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,345 miles
Since last MOT+15,385 miles
PASS
Mileage86,960 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,956 miles
Since last MOT+19,883 miles
PASS
Mileage67,073 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,071 miles
Since last MOT+17,952 miles
PASS
Mileage49,119 miles
Since last MOT+256 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,863 miles

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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

RegistrationRV02 POH
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 POH

What car is RV02 POH?

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

What is the mileage of RV02 POH?

The last recorded mileage for RV02 POH was 213,531 miles, recorded on 28 Jan 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RV02 POH passed its MOT?

RV02 POH has had 24 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (16 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 28 Jan 2022.

Is RV02 POH ULEZ compliant?

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

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