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KE02 RTX

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Northampton, Luton and Northampton · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 173,045 miles on the clock, averaging 10,518 miles per year, above 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 KE02 RTX

MOT Status
Due date passed
173,045
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
10,518

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading173,045 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,438
Average per year10,518
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KE02 RTX 45k77k109k141k173k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage173,045 miles
Since last MOT+5,438 miles
PASS
Mileage167,607 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage167,607 miles
Since last MOT+10,078 miles
PASS
Mileage157,529 miles
Since last MOT+11,945 miles
PASS
Mileage145,584 miles
Since last MOT+10,871 miles
PASS
Mileage134,713 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage134,711 miles
Since last MOT+11,061 miles
FAIL
Mileage123,650 miles
Since last MOT+9,608 miles
PASS
Mileage114,042 miles
Since last MOT+16,063 miles
PASS
Mileage97,979 miles
Since last MOT+14,779 miles
PASS
Mileage83,200 miles
Since last MOT+9,100 miles
PASS
Mileage74,100 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,099 miles
Since last MOT+9,132 miles
PASS
Mileage64,967 miles
Since last MOT+9,914 miles
PASS
Mileage55,053 miles
Since last MOT+9,860 miles
PASS
Mileage45,193 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE02 RTX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeKE — Northampton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About KE02 RTX

What car is KE02 RTX?

KE02 RTX is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Northampton in 2002.

What is the mileage of KE02 RTX?

The last recorded mileage for KE02 RTX was 173,045 miles, recorded on 10 May 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KE02 RTX passed its MOT?

KE02 RTX has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 10 May 2018.

Is KE02 RTX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KE02 RTX 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 KE02 RTX?

KE02 RTX is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.