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RV02 XWB

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 155,929 miles on the clock, averaging 6,979 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for RV02 XWB

MOT Status
Due date passed
155,929
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
6,979

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading155,929 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,979
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RV02 XWB 79k98k118k137k156k '06'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage155,929 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage155,929 miles
Since last MOT+27,219 miles
PASS
Mileage128,710 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage128,710 miles
Since last MOT+9,361 miles
PASS
Mileage119,349 miles
Since last MOT+4,938 miles
PASS
Mileage114,411 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,411 miles
Since last MOT+3,134 miles
PASS
Mileage111,277 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,277 miles
Since last MOT+2,038 miles
PASS
Mileage109,239 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,239 miles
Since last MOT+4,312 miles
PASS
Mileage104,927 miles
Since last MOT+4,748 miles
PASS
Mileage100,179 miles
Since last MOT+3,803 miles
PASS
Mileage96,376 miles
Since last MOT+5,542 miles
PASS
Mileage90,834 miles
Since last MOT+11,582 miles
PASS
Mileage79,252 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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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 XWB
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 XWB

What car is RV02 XWB?

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

What is the mileage of RV02 XWB?

The last recorded mileage for RV02 XWB was 155,929 miles, recorded on 6 Sep 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RV02 XWB passed its MOT?

RV02 XWB has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 6 Sep 2017.

Is RV02 XWB ULEZ compliant?

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

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