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RK02 BOU

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1595cc

Red Registered in Reading, Reading · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1595cc
ColourRed
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 1595cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 5 (77% pass rate). It has 40,349 miles on the clock, averaging 1,749 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 RK02 BOU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
40,349
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
77%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
1,749

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 reading40,349 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,409
Average per year1,749
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RK02 BOU 6k15k23k32k40k '06'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage40,349 miles
Since last MOT+7,409 miles
PASS
Mileage32,940 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage32,937 miles
Since last MOT+6,143 miles
PASS
Mileage26,794 miles
Since last MOT+21 miles
FAIL
Mileage26,773 miles
Since last MOT+5,834 miles
PASS
Mileage20,939 miles
Since last MOT+4,057 miles
PASS
Mileage16,882 miles
Since last MOT+1,702 miles
PASS
Mileage15,180 miles
Since last MOT+70 miles
PASS
Mileage15,110 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage15,110 miles
Since last MOT+382 miles
PASS
Mileage14,728 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage14,728 miles
Since last MOT+609 miles
PASS
Mileage14,119 miles
Since last MOT+510 miles
PASS
Mileage13,609 miles
Since last MOT+518 miles
PASS
Mileage13,091 miles
Since last MOT+449 miles
PASS
Mileage12,642 miles
Since last MOT+709 miles
PASS
Mileage11,933 miles
Since last MOT+968 miles
PASS
Mileage10,965 miles
Since last MOT+1,238 miles
PASS
Mileage9,727 miles
Since last MOT+1,181 miles
PASS
Mileage8,546 miles
Since last MOT+1,471 miles
PASS
Mileage7,075 miles
Since last MOT+1,025 miles
FAIL
Mileage6,050 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK02 BOU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1595cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRK — Reading, Reading
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About RK02 BOU

What car is RK02 BOU?

RK02 BOU is an red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.

What is the mileage of RK02 BOU?

The last recorded mileage for RK02 BOU was 40,349 miles, recorded on 18 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RK02 BOU passed its MOT?

RK02 BOU has had 22 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (17 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 18 Nov 2025.

Is RK02 BOU ULEZ compliant?

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

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