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RA02 UWK

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 7 (63% pass rate). It has 219,382 miles on the clock, averaging 13,568 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 UWK

MOT Status
Due date passed
219,382
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
13,568

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 reading219,382 miles
Reading date
Miles last year189
Average per year13,568
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RA02 UWK 56k96k137k178k219k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage219,382 miles
Since last MOT+189 miles
FAIL
Mileage219,193 miles
Since last MOT+10,442 miles
PASS
Mileage208,751 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage208,735 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage208,721 miles
Since last MOT+13,607 miles
PASS
Mileage195,114 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage195,114 miles
Since last MOT+12,586 miles
FAIL
Mileage182,528 miles
Since last MOT+8,009 miles
PASS
Mileage174,519 miles
Since last MOT+11,682 miles
PASS
Mileage162,837 miles
Since last MOT+16,919 miles
PASS
Mileage145,918 miles
Since last MOT+19,700 miles
PASS
Mileage126,218 miles
Since last MOT+138 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,080 miles
Since last MOT+14,685 miles
PASS
Mileage111,395 miles
Since last MOT+13,338 miles
PASS
Mileage98,057 miles
Since last MOT+217 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,840 miles
Since last MOT+17,377 miles
PASS
Mileage80,463 miles
Since last MOT+13,050 miles
PASS
Mileage67,413 miles
Since last MOT+11,913 miles
PASS
Mileage55,500 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About RA02 UWK

What car is RA02 UWK?

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

What is the mileage of RA02 UWK?

The last recorded mileage for RA02 UWK was 219,382 miles, recorded on 10 May 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RA02 UWK passed its MOT?

RA02 UWK has had 19 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (12 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 10 May 2018.

Is RA02 UWK ULEZ compliant?

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

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