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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing once (92% pass rate). It has 152,058 miles on the clock, averaging 10,223 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 XAL
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 152,058 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4,682 |
| Average per year | 10,223 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 12 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 XAL |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| 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 XAL
What car is RV02 XAL?
RV02 XAL is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.
What is the mileage of RV02 XAL?
The last recorded mileage for RV02 XAL was 152,058 miles, recorded on 11 Nov 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RV02 XAL passed its MOT?
RV02 XAL has had 12 MOT tests with an 92% pass rate (11 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 11 Nov 2016.
Is RV02 XAL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RV02 XAL 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 XAL?
RV02 XAL is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.