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RV02 XWA

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 160,633 miles on the clock, averaging 8,582 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for RV02 XWA

MOT Status
Due date passed
160,633
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
8,582

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading160,633 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year8,582
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RV02 XWA 54k81k108k134k161k '06'18'14

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage160,633 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage160,630 miles
Since last MOT+10,011 miles
PASS
Mileage150,619 miles
FAIL
Mileage150,637 miles
Since last MOT+7,282 miles
PASS
Mileage143,355 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage143,354 miles
Since last MOT+7,666 miles
PASS
Mileage135,688 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage135,687 miles
Since last MOT+6,836 miles
PASS
Mileage128,851 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage128,851 miles
Since last MOT+8,307 miles
PASS
Mileage120,544 miles
Since last MOT+2,535 miles
PASS
Mileage118,009 miles
Since last MOT+3,686 miles
PASS
Mileage114,323 miles
Since last MOT+19,427 miles
PASS
Mileage94,896 miles
Since last MOT+17,373 miles
PASS
Mileage77,523 miles
Since last MOT+10,165 miles
PASS
Mileage67,358 miles
Since last MOT+3,302 miles
PASS
Mileage64,056 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,056 miles
Since last MOT+9,562 miles
PASS
Mileage54,494 miles

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

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Vehicle Details

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

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About RV02 XWA

What car is RV02 XWA?

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

What is the mileage of RV02 XWA?

The last recorded mileage for RV02 XWA was 160,633 miles, recorded on 20 Jun 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RV02 XWA passed its MOT?

RV02 XWA has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 20 Jun 2018.

Is RV02 XWA ULEZ compliant?

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

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