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RK02 BVR

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 4 (80% pass rate). It has 126,593 miles on the clock, averaging 6,874 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 BVR

MOT Status
Due date passed
126,593
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
6,874

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

Below average
Latest reading126,593 miles
Reading date
Miles last year16,205
Average per year6,874
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RK02 BVR 26k51k76k101k127k '06'20'15

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage126,593 miles
Since last MOT+16,205 miles
PASS
Mileage110,388 miles
Since last MOT+6,318 miles
PASS
Mileage104,070 miles
Since last MOT+2,007 miles
PASS
Mileage102,063 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,063 miles
Since last MOT+5,109 miles
PASS
Mileage96,954 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,954 miles
Since last MOT+7,703 miles
PASS
Mileage89,251 miles
Since last MOT+2,768 miles
PASS
Mileage86,483 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,483 miles
Since last MOT+7,475 miles
PASS
Mileage79,008 miles
Since last MOT+7,447 miles
PASS
Mileage71,561 miles
Since last MOT+6,834 miles
PASS
Mileage64,727 miles
Since last MOT+5,359 miles
PASS
Mileage59,368 miles
Since last MOT+4,602 miles
PASS
Mileage54,766 miles
Since last MOT+3,693 miles
PASS
Mileage51,073 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,073 miles
Since last MOT+7,280 miles
PASS
Mileage43,793 miles
Since last MOT+9,093 miles
PASS
Mileage34,700 miles
Since last MOT+8,604 miles
PASS
Mileage26,096 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK02 BVR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRK — Reading, Reading
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About RK02 BVR

What car is RK02 BVR?

RK02 BVR is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.

What is the mileage of RK02 BVR?

The last recorded mileage for RK02 BVR was 126,593 miles, recorded on 3 Dec 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RK02 BVR passed its MOT?

RK02 BVR has had 20 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (16 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 3 Dec 2020.

Is RK02 BVR ULEZ compliant?

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

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