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RF02 KNP

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 215,845 miles on the clock, averaging 11,359 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 RF02 KNP

MOT Status
Due date passed
215,845
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
72%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
11,359

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading215,845 miles
Reading date
Miles last year15,189
Average per year11,359
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RF02 KNP 65k103k141k178k216k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage215,845 miles
Since last MOT+15,189 miles
PASS
Mileage200,656 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage200,656 miles
Since last MOT+15,294 miles
PASS
Mileage185,362 miles
Since last MOT+15,578 miles
PASS
Mileage169,784 miles
Since last MOT+59 miles
FAIL
Mileage169,725 miles
Since last MOT+13,778 miles
PASS
Mileage155,947 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage155,947 miles
Since last MOT+13,452 miles
PASS
Mileage142,495 miles
Since last MOT+10,640 miles
PASS
Mileage131,855 miles
Since last MOT+10,620 miles
PASS
Mileage121,235 miles
Since last MOT+11,372 miles
PASS
Mileage109,863 miles
Since last MOT+7,691 miles
PASS
Mileage102,172 miles
Since last MOT+12,532 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,640 miles
Since last MOT+10,720 miles
PASS
Mileage78,920 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,912 miles
Since last MOT+6,905 miles
PASS
Mileage72,007 miles
Since last MOT+6,749 miles
PASS
Mileage65,258 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

RegistrationRF02 KNP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRF — Reading, Reading
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About RF02 KNP

What car is RF02 KNP?

RF02 KNP is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.

What is the mileage of RF02 KNP?

The last recorded mileage for RF02 KNP was 215,845 miles, recorded on 13 Jan 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RF02 KNP passed its MOT?

RF02 KNP has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 13 Jan 2020.

Is RF02 KNP ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RF02 KNP 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 RF02 KNP?

RF02 KNP is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.