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RY02 XZT

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Reading, Reading · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 17 and failing 2 (89% pass rate). It has 253,850 miles on the clock, averaging 12,216 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 RY02 XZT

MOT Status
Due date passed
253,850
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
89%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
12,216

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 reading253,850 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12,571
Average per year12,216
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RY02 XZT 59k108k156k205k254k '06'22'14

Check RY02 XZT

Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage253,850 miles
Since last MOT+12,571 miles
PASS
Mileage241,279 miles
Since last MOT+12,498 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+9,305 miles
PASS
Mileage219,476 miles
Since last MOT+11,565 miles
PASS
Mileage207,911 miles
Since last MOT+12,007 miles
PASS
Mileage195,904 miles
Since last MOT+11,590 miles
PASS
Mileage184,314 miles
Since last MOT+388 miles
FAIL
Mileage183,926 miles
Since last MOT+12,241 miles
PASS
Mileage171,685 miles
Since last MOT+11,532 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+12,062 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+240 miles
FAIL
Mileage147,851 miles
Since last MOT+11,646 miles
PASS
Mileage136,205 miles
Since last MOT+13,769 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+12,548 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+15,542 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+14,980 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+8,521 miles
PASS
Mileage70,845 miles
Since last MOT+11,874 miles
PASS
Mileage58,971 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY02 XZT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRY — Reading, Reading
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About RY02 XZT

What car is RY02 XZT?

RY02 XZT is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.

What is the mileage of RY02 XZT?

The last recorded mileage for RY02 XZT was 253,850 miles, recorded on 25 Nov 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RY02 XZT passed its MOT?

RY02 XZT has had 19 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (17 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 25 Nov 2022.

Is RY02 XZT ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RY02 XZT 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 RY02 XZT?

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