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RA02 TKX

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Green Registered in Reading, Reading · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGreen
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 236,194 miles on the clock, averaging 14,357 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 RA02 TKX

MOT Status
Due date passed
236,194
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
14,357

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading236,194 miles
Reading date
Miles last year14,149
Average per year14,357
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RA02 TKX 55k101k146k191k236k '06'19'13

Check RA02 TKX

Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage236,194 miles
Since last MOT+14,149 miles
PASS
Mileage222,045 miles
Since last MOT+14,957 miles
PASS
Mileage207,088 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage207,086 miles
Since last MOT+14,914 miles
PASS
Mileage192,172 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage192,172 miles
Since last MOT+16,207 miles
PASS
Mileage175,965 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage175,965 miles
Since last MOT+15,886 miles
PASS
Mileage160,079 miles
Since last MOT+17,004 miles
PASS
Mileage143,075 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage143,075 miles
Since last MOT+14,209 miles
PASS
Mileage128,866 miles
Since last MOT+14,971 miles
PASS
Mileage113,895 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage113,895 miles
Since last MOT+16,948 miles
PASS
Mileage96,947 miles
Since last MOT+14,977 miles
PASS
Mileage81,970 miles
Since last MOT+11,304 miles
PASS
Mileage70,666 miles
Since last MOT+15,219 miles
PASS
Mileage55,447 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA02 TKX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRA — Reading, Reading
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About RA02 TKX

What car is RA02 TKX?

RA02 TKX is an green Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.

What is the mileage of RA02 TKX?

The last recorded mileage for RA02 TKX was 236,194 miles, recorded on 3 Jan 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RA02 TKX passed its MOT?

RA02 TKX has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 3 Jan 2019.

Is RA02 TKX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RA02 TKX 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 RA02 TKX?

RA02 TKX is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.