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RV02 XST

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Gold Registered in Reading, Reading · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGold
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1896cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 7 (61% pass rate). The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for RV02 XST

MOT Status
Due date passed
N/A
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
61%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
4,843

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading99,924 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,036
Average per year4,843
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RV02 XST 48k61k74k87k100k '06'17'11

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
PASS
Mileage99,924 miles
PASS
FAIL
PASS
Mileage94,888 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,888 miles
Since last MOT+3,018 miles
PASS
Mileage91,870 miles
Since last MOT+3,402 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,468 miles
Since last MOT+2,080 miles
PASS
Mileage86,388 miles
Since last MOT+32 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,356 miles
Since last MOT+7,607 miles
PASS
Mileage78,749 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,749 miles
Since last MOT+6,031 miles
PASS
Mileage72,718 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,718 miles
Since last MOT+1,907 miles
PASS
Mileage70,811 miles
Since last MOT+1,521 miles
PASS
Mileage69,290 miles
Since last MOT+9,733 miles
PASS
Mileage59,557 miles
Since last MOT+11,956 miles
FAIL
Mileage47,601 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (1997–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV02 XST
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRV — Reading, Reading
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About RV02 XST

What car is RV02 XST?

RV02 XST is an gold Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.

Has RV02 XST passed its MOT?

RV02 XST has had 18 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (11 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 7 Feb 2018.

Is RV02 XST ULEZ compliant?

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

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