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RV02 XRO

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Blue Registered in Reading, Reading · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
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 1598cc has had 26 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 8 (69% pass rate). It has 127,445 miles on the clock, averaging 5,753 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 XRO

MOT Status
Due date passed
127,445
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
5,753

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

Below average
Latest reading127,445 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,753
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RV02 XRO 29k54k78k103k127k '06'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage127,445 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage127,445 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage127,434 miles
Since last MOT+9,507 miles
PASS
Mileage117,927 miles
Since last MOT+9,012 miles
PASS
Mileage108,915 miles
Since last MOT+6,516 miles
PASS
Mileage102,399 miles
Since last MOT+8,829 miles
PASS
Mileage93,570 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,570 miles
Since last MOT+8,429 miles
PASS
Mileage85,141 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,141 miles
Since last MOT+8,502 miles
PASS
Mileage76,639 miles
Since last MOT+4,152 miles
PASS
Mileage72,487 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,487 miles
Since last MOT+3,881 miles
PASS
Mileage68,606 miles
Since last MOT+4,343 miles
PASS
Mileage64,263 miles
Since last MOT+3,926 miles
PASS
Mileage60,337 miles
Since last MOT+4,285 miles
PASS
Mileage56,052 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,052 miles
Since last MOT+4,714 miles
PASS
Mileage51,338 miles
Since last MOT+3,724 miles
PASS
Mileage47,614 miles
Since last MOT+4,371 miles
PASS
Mileage43,243 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,241 miles
Since last MOT+4,017 miles
PASS
Mileage39,224 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,224 miles
Since last MOT+3,480 miles
PASS
Mileage35,744 miles
Since last MOT+6,870 miles
PASS
Mileage28,874 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV02 XRO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRV — Reading, Reading
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About RV02 XRO

What car is RV02 XRO?

RV02 XRO is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.

What is the mileage of RV02 XRO?

The last recorded mileage for RV02 XRO was 127,445 miles, recorded on 26 Apr 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RV02 XRO passed its MOT?

RV02 XRO has had 26 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (18 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 26 Apr 2023.

Is RV02 XRO ULEZ compliant?

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

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