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RV02 XBE

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 2792cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine2792cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£265–£630

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 2792cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 157,020 miles on the clock, averaging 14,779 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 2.8 VR6 engine is known for aqp/aue and component.

MOT & Mileage History for RV02 XBE

MOT Status
Due date passed
157,020
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2005
77%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
14,779

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading157,020 miles
Reading date
Miles last year14,175
Average per year14,779
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RV02 XBE 24k57k90k124k157k '05'14'09

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage157,020 miles
Since last MOT+14,175 miles
PASS
Mileage142,845 miles
Since last MOT+13,779 miles
PASS
Mileage129,066 miles
Since last MOT+14,179 miles
PASS
Mileage114,887 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,887 miles
Since last MOT+14,615 miles
PASS
Mileage100,272 miles
Since last MOT+16,091 miles
PASS
Mileage84,181 miles
Since last MOT+18,290 miles
PASS
Mileage65,891 miles
Since last MOT+13,160 miles
PASS
Mileage52,731 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,723 miles
Since last MOT+14,172 miles
PASS
Mileage38,551 miles
Since last MOT+14,971 miles
PASS
Mileage23,580 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage23,580 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV02 XBE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2792cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRV — Reading, Reading
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About RV02 XBE

What car is RV02 XBE?

RV02 XBE is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (2792cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.

What is the mileage of RV02 XBE?

The last recorded mileage for RV02 XBE was 157,020 miles, recorded on 1 Oct 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RV02 XBE passed its MOT?

RV02 XBE has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 1 Oct 2014.

Is RV02 XBE ULEZ compliant?

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

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