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 Petrol 1595cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing once (93% pass rate). It has 80,123 miles on the clock, averaging 5,477 miles per year, 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 XAP
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 80,123 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3,430 |
| Average per year | 5,477 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RV02 XAP |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1595cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RV — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 02 — March 2002 to August 2002 |
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About RV02 XAP
What car is RV02 XAP?
RV02 XAP is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.
What is the mileage of RV02 XAP?
The last recorded mileage for RV02 XAP was 80,123 miles, recorded on 23 Jan 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RV02 XAP passed its MOT?
RV02 XAP has had 14 MOT tests with an 93% pass rate (13 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 23 Jan 2018.
Is RV02 XAP ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RV02 XAP 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 XAP?
RV02 XAP is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.