No, V5 RTF is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for V5 RTF?

The MOT for V5 RTF is valid and due for renewal on or before 29 October 2025.

What is the recorded mileage of V5 RTF?

The recorded mileage for V5 RTF is 87,513 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is V5 RTF ULEZ compliant?

No, V5 RTF does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

2002 Volkswagen Golf 2.3L Petrol · V5 RTF

V5 RTF

2002 Volkswagen Golf (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2002. Recorded mileage 87,513 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin: 2002 · Worcester
MOT Status: Valid until 29/10/2025
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 87,513 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 2.3L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 29/10/2025

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 87,513 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 2002
Engine: 2324cc

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V5 RTF Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT failed on 25/09/2025
87,513 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

! Older vehicle

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V5 RTF Mileage History

24/10/202285,254 mi
13/10/202386,300 mi+1,046 mi
30/10/202486,550 mi+250 mi
30/10/202486,550 mi
25/09/202587,513 mi+963 mi

Average of roughly 773 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

V5 RTF MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Sept 2026, 14:41

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Volkswagen Golf (V5 RTF) between October 2022 and September 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 25 September 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (11 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 16 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))”.

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