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RV02 XZA

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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 229,668 miles on the clock, averaging 13,543 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for RV02 XZA

MOT Status
Due date passed
229,668
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
72%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
13,543

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 reading229,668 miles
Reading date
Average per year13,543
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RV02 XZA 69k109k149k189k230k '06'18'14

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage229,668 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage229,668 miles
Since last MOT+124 miles
FAIL
Mileage229,544 miles
Since last MOT+23,145 miles
PASS
Mileage206,399 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage206,399 miles
Since last MOT+20,796 miles
PASS
Mileage185,603 miles
Since last MOT+10,933 miles
PASS
Mileage174,670 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage174,665 miles
Since last MOT+9,482 miles
PASS
Mileage165,183 miles
Since last MOT+7,161 miles
PASS
Mileage158,022 miles
Since last MOT+9,135 miles
PASS
Mileage148,887 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage148,882 miles
Since last MOT+12,406 miles
PASS
Mileage136,476 miles
Since last MOT+12,293 miles
PASS
Mileage124,183 miles
Since last MOT+14,055 miles
PASS
Mileage110,128 miles
Since last MOT+14,337 miles
PASS
Mileage95,791 miles
Since last MOT+13,795 miles
PASS
Mileage81,996 miles
Since last MOT+13,034 miles
PASS
Mileage68,962 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV02 XZA
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 XZA

What car is RV02 XZA?

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

What is the mileage of RV02 XZA?

The last recorded mileage for RV02 XZA was 229,668 miles, recorded on 19 Jul 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RV02 XZA passed its MOT?

RV02 XZA has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 19 Jul 2018.

Is RV02 XZA ULEZ compliant?

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

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