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KV02 XES

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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 168,083 miles on the clock, averaging 6,824 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 KV02 XES

MOT Status
Due date passed
168,083
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2005
79%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
6,824

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading168,083 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,824
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KV02 XES 94k113k131k150k168k '05'16'11

Check KV02 XES

Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage168,083 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage168,083 miles
Since last MOT+14,599 miles
PASS
Mileage153,484 miles
Since last MOT+2,484 miles
PASS
Mileage151,000 miles
Since last MOT+7,453 miles
PASS
Mileage143,547 miles
Since last MOT+4,665 miles
FAIL
Mileage138,882 miles
Since last MOT+5,188 miles
PASS
Mileage133,694 miles
Since last MOT+5,495 miles
PASS
Mileage128,199 miles
Since last MOT+6,550 miles
PASS
Mileage121,649 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,644 miles
Since last MOT+7,744 miles
PASS
Mileage113,900 miles
Since last MOT+6,654 miles
PASS
Mileage107,246 miles
Since last MOT+6,885 miles
PASS
Mileage100,361 miles
Since last MOT+6,193 miles
PASS
Mileage94,168 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

RegistrationKV02 XES
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeKV — Luton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About KV02 XES

What car is KV02 XES?

KV02 XES is a red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Luton in 2002.

What is the mileage of KV02 XES?

The last recorded mileage for KV02 XES was 168,083 miles, recorded on 30 Sep 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KV02 XES passed its MOT?

KV02 XES has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 30 Sep 2016.

Is KV02 XES ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KV02 XES 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 KV02 XES?

KV02 XES is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.