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KN02 JRV

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourRed
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 168,317 miles on the clock, averaging 7,296 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for KN02 JRV

MOT Status
Due date passed
168,317
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
7,296

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading168,317 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,782
Average per year7,296
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for KN02 JRV 88k108k128k148k168k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage168,317 miles
Since last MOT+3,782 miles
PASS
Mileage164,535 miles
Since last MOT+4,844 miles
PASS
Mileage159,691 miles
Since last MOT+48 miles
FAIL
Mileage159,643 miles
Since last MOT+4,947 miles
PASS
Mileage154,696 miles
Since last MOT+4,986 miles
PASS
Mileage149,710 miles
Since last MOT+22 miles
FAIL
Mileage149,688 miles
Since last MOT+5,364 miles
PASS
Mileage144,324 miles
Since last MOT+9,308 miles
PASS
Mileage135,016 miles
Since last MOT+8,979 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,037 miles
Since last MOT+9,072 miles
PASS
Mileage116,965 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,958 miles
Since last MOT+10,219 miles
PASS
Mileage106,739 miles
Since last MOT+9,172 miles
PASS
Mileage97,567 miles
Since last MOT+9,466 miles
PASS
Mileage88,101 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (1997–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN02 JRV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeKN — Luton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About KN02 JRV

What car is KN02 JRV?

KN02 JRV is a red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Luton in 2002.

What is the mileage of KN02 JRV?

The last recorded mileage for KN02 JRV was 168,317 miles, recorded on 27 Sep 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KN02 JRV passed its MOT?

KN02 JRV has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 27 Sep 2017.

Is KN02 JRV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KN02 JRV 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 KN02 JRV?

KN02 JRV is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.