Vehicle summary
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 2 (87% pass rate). It has 115,874 miles on the clock, averaging 5,919 miles per year, 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 BUP
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Below average| Latest reading | 115,874 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3,311 |
| Average per year | 5,919 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RK02 BUP |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RK — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 02 — March 2002 to August 2002 |
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About RK02 BUP
What car is RK02 BUP?
RK02 BUP is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.
What is the mileage of RK02 BUP?
The last recorded mileage for RK02 BUP was 115,874 miles, recorded on 16 Oct 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RK02 BUP passed its MOT?
RK02 BUP has had 15 MOT tests with an 87% pass rate (13 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 16 Oct 2018.
Is RK02 BUP ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RK02 BUP 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 BUP?
RK02 BUP is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.