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RK02 BKV

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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 2 (90% pass rate). It has 207,393 miles on the clock, averaging 9,935 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 RK02 BKV

MOT Status
Due date passed
207,393
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
90%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
9,935

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 reading207,393 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,043
Average per year9,935
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RK02 BKV 36k79k122k165k207k '06'23'14

Check RK02 BKV

Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage207,393 miles
Since last MOT+5,043 miles
PASS
Mileage202,350 miles
Since last MOT+496 miles
PASS
Mileage201,854 miles
Since last MOT+9,916 miles
PASS
Mileage191,938 miles
Since last MOT+15,178 miles
PASS
Mileage176,760 miles
Since last MOT+26,255 miles
PASS
Mileage150,505 miles
Since last MOT+21,892 miles
PASS
Mileage128,613 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage128,613 miles
Since last MOT+19,528 miles
PASS
Mileage109,085 miles
Since last MOT+7,862 miles
PASS
Mileage101,223 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,223 miles
Since last MOT+7,004 miles
PASS
Mileage94,219 miles
Since last MOT+8,160 miles
PASS
Mileage86,059 miles
Since last MOT+7,627 miles
PASS
Mileage78,432 miles
Since last MOT+7,744 miles
PASS
Mileage70,688 miles
Since last MOT+7,106 miles
PASS
Mileage63,582 miles
Since last MOT+8,929 miles
PASS
Mileage54,653 miles
Since last MOT+9,051 miles
PASS
Mileage45,602 miles
Since last MOT+8,387 miles
PASS
Mileage37,215 miles
Since last MOT+806 miles
PASS
Mileage36,409 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK02 BKV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRK — Reading, Reading
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About RK02 BKV

What car is RK02 BKV?

RK02 BKV is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.

What is the mileage of RK02 BKV?

The last recorded mileage for RK02 BKV was 207,393 miles, recorded on 27 Jul 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RK02 BKV passed its MOT?

RK02 BKV has had 20 MOT tests with an 90% pass rate (18 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 27 Jul 2023.

Is RK02 BKV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RK02 BKV 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 RK02 BKV?

RK02 BKV is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.