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RV02 XAJ

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1595cc

Blue Registered in Reading, Reading · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1595cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1595cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 4 (79% pass rate). It has 64,580 miles on the clock, averaging 3,331 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.

MOT & Mileage History for RV02 XAJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
64,580
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
79%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
3,331

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading64,580 miles
Reading date
Miles last year848
Average per year3,331
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RV02 XAJ 18k29k41k53k65k '06'20'12

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage64,580 miles
Since last MOT+848 miles
PASS
Mileage63,732 miles
Since last MOT+1,716 miles
PASS
Mileage62,016 miles
Since last MOT+1,957 miles
PASS
Mileage60,059 miles
Since last MOT+2,041 miles
PASS
Mileage58,018 miles
Since last MOT+1,791 miles
PASS
Mileage56,227 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,227 miles
Since last MOT+6,234 miles
PASS
Mileage49,993 miles
Since last MOT+6,615 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,378 miles
Since last MOT+12,938 miles
PASS
Mileage30,440 miles
Since last MOT+2,216 miles
PASS
Mileage28,224 miles
Since last MOT+2,266 miles
PASS
Mileage25,958 miles
Since last MOT+1,791 miles
PASS
Mileage24,167 miles
Since last MOT+1,262 miles
PASS
Mileage22,905 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage22,905 miles
Since last MOT+2,031 miles
PASS
Mileage20,874 miles
Since last MOT+1,604 miles
PASS
Mileage19,270 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage19,270 miles
Since last MOT+1,494 miles
PASS
Mileage17,776 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV02 XAJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1595cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRV — Reading, Reading
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About RV02 XAJ

What car is RV02 XAJ?

RV02 XAJ is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.

What is the mileage of RV02 XAJ?

The last recorded mileage for RV02 XAJ was 64,580 miles, recorded on 10 Sep 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RV02 XAJ passed its MOT?

RV02 XAJ has had 19 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (15 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 10 Sep 2020.

Is RV02 XAJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RV02 XAJ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is RV02 XAJ?

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