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RV02 XAA

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 32 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 12 (63% pass rate). It has 206,340 miles on the clock, averaging 7,798 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 XAA

MOT Status
Due date passed
206,340
Last Mileage
Recorded
32
Total Tests
Since 2005
63%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 12 failed

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

12

MOT failures recorded

Out of 32 tests on record
7,798

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading206,340 miles
Reading date
Miles last year141
Average per year7,798
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RV02 XAA 59k96k133k169k206k '05'24'15

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Full MOT Test History 32 tests on record

PASS
Mileage206,340 miles
Since last MOT+141 miles
FAIL
Mileage206,199 miles
Since last MOT+18,074 miles
PASS
Mileage188,125 miles
Since last MOT+7,023 miles
PASS
Mileage181,102 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage181,102 miles
Since last MOT+4,125 miles
PASS
Mileage176,977 miles
Since last MOT+3,682 miles
PASS
Mileage173,295 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage173,284 miles
Since last MOT+3,597 miles
PASS
Mileage169,687 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage169,686 miles
Since last MOT+6,212 miles
PASS
Mileage163,474 miles
Since last MOT+4,287 miles
PASS
Mileage159,187 miles
Since last MOT+1,495 miles
PASS
Mileage157,692 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage157,692 miles
Since last MOT+3,741 miles
PASS
Mileage153,951 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage153,951 miles
Since last MOT+6,935 miles
PASS
Mileage147,016 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage147,016 miles
Since last MOT+5,865 miles
PASS
Mileage141,151 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage141,151 miles
Since last MOT+7,481 miles
PASS
Mileage133,670 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage133,670 miles
Since last MOT+1,997 miles
PASS
Mileage131,673 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,673 miles
Since last MOT+8,825 miles
PASS
Mileage122,848 miles
Since last MOT+11,773 miles
PASS
Mileage111,075 miles
Since last MOT+12,289 miles
PASS
Mileage98,786 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,784 miles
Since last MOT+10,610 miles
PASS
Mileage88,174 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,168 miles
Since last MOT+14,997 miles
PASS
Mileage73,171 miles
Since last MOT+14,274 miles
PASS
Mileage58,897 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV02 XAA
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 XAA

What car is RV02 XAA?

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

What is the mileage of RV02 XAA?

The last recorded mileage for RV02 XAA was 206,340 miles, recorded on 16 Jul 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RV02 XAA passed its MOT?

RV02 XAA has had 32 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (20 passes, 12 failures). It last passed on 16 Jul 2024.

Is RV02 XAA ULEZ compliant?

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

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