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RY02 TZW

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1598cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 100,738 miles on the clock, averaging 8,214 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.

MOT & Mileage History for RY02 TZW

MOT Status
Due date passed
100,738
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
8,214

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading100,738 miles
Reading date
Miles last year270
Average per year8,214
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RY02 TZW 19k39k60k80k101k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage100,738 miles
Since last MOT+270 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,468 miles
Since last MOT+13,129 miles
PASS
Mileage87,339 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,339 miles
Since last MOT+16,893 miles
PASS
Mileage70,446 miles
Since last MOT+2,380 miles
PASS
Mileage68,066 miles
Since last MOT+3,030 miles
PASS
Mileage65,036 miles
Since last MOT+4,017 miles
PASS
Mileage61,019 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,017 miles
Since last MOT+7,903 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,114 miles
Since last MOT+4,281 miles
PASS
Mileage48,833 miles
Since last MOT+8,627 miles
PASS
Mileage40,206 miles
Since last MOT+7,630 miles
PASS
Mileage32,576 miles
Since last MOT+13,813 miles
PASS
Mileage18,763 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY02 TZW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRY — Reading, Reading
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About RY02 TZW

What car is RY02 TZW?

RY02 TZW is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.

What is the mileage of RY02 TZW?

The last recorded mileage for RY02 TZW was 100,738 miles, recorded on 21 Apr 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RY02 TZW passed its MOT?

RY02 TZW has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 21 Apr 2016.

Is RY02 TZW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RY02 TZW is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is RY02 TZW?

RY02 TZW is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.