Vehicle summary
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 2020 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1498cc has had 7 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing 2 (71% pass rate). It has 29,657 miles on the clock, averaging 3,386 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.5 TSI engine is known for dada and engine management software / act (active cylinder technology) calibration.
MOT & Mileage History for RV20 XVC
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 29,657 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 9 |
| Average per year | 3,386 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 7 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (2012–2020), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.
DADA
Engine management software / ACT (Active Cylinder Technology) calibration
Faulty ECU mapping causes poor transition between 2- and 4-cylinder modes, leading to hesitation, juddering, or "kangarooing" (RPM drop/stall risk in 1st gear). Cross-model issue in manuals.[1][2][3][4]
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RV20 XVC |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1498cc |
| Year | 2020 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RV — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 20 — March 2020 to August 2020 |
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About RV20 XVC
What car is RV20 XVC?
RV20 XVC is an red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1498cc). First registered in Reading in 2020.
What is the mileage of RV20 XVC?
The last recorded mileage for RV20 XVC was 29,657 miles, recorded on 3 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RV20 XVC passed its MOT?
RV20 XVC has had 7 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (5 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 3 Jul 2026.
Is RV20 XVC ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RV20 XVC is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.
How old is RV20 XVC?
RV20 XVC is approximately 6 years old. Age identifier 20 means registered between 1 March 2020 and 31 August 2020.