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RJ02 MVK

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Grey Registered in Reading, Reading · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourGrey
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1598cc has had 8 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 2 (75% pass rate). It has 49,608 miles on the clock, averaging 3,154 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.

MOT & Mileage History for RJ02 MVK

MOT Status
Due date passed
49,608
Last Mileage
Recorded
8
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 8 tests on record
3,154

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

Low mileage
Latest reading49,608 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,780
Average per year3,154
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RJ02 MVK 31k35k40k45k50k '06'12'10

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Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record

PASS
Mileage49,608 miles
Since last MOT+4,780 miles
PASS
Mileage44,828 miles
Since last MOT+2,571 miles
PASS
Mileage42,257 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,257 miles
Since last MOT+3,553 miles
FAIL
Mileage38,704 miles
Since last MOT+1,075 miles
PASS
Mileage37,629 miles
Since last MOT+2,584 miles
PASS
Mileage35,045 miles
Since last MOT+4,538 miles
PASS
Mileage30,507 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ02 MVK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRJ — Reading, Reading
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About RJ02 MVK

What car is RJ02 MVK?

RJ02 MVK is an grey Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.

What is the mileage of RJ02 MVK?

The last recorded mileage for RJ02 MVK was 49,608 miles, recorded on 16 Jul 2012 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RJ02 MVK passed its MOT?

RJ02 MVK has had 8 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (6 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 16 Jul 2012.

Is RJ02 MVK ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RJ02 MVK is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is RJ02 MVK?

RJ02 MVK is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.