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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 8 (65% pass rate). It has 280,312 miles on the clock, averaging 13,433 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 XAM
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 280,312 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 140 |
| Average per year | 13,433 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 23 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 XAM |
| 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 XAM
What car is RV02 XAM?
RV02 XAM is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.
What is the mileage of RV02 XAM?
The last recorded mileage for RV02 XAM was 280,312 miles, recorded on 9 Mar 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RV02 XAM passed its MOT?
RV02 XAM has had 23 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (15 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 9 Mar 2020.
Is RV02 XAM ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RV02 XAM 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 XAM?
RV02 XAM is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.