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RK02 JUV

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Red Registered in Reading, Reading · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourRed
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 9 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 2 (78% pass rate). It has 192,997 miles on the clock, averaging 15,724 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 JUV

MOT Status
Due date passed
192,997
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2006
78%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
15,724

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading192,997 miles
Reading date
Miles last year17,855
Average per year15,724
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RK02 JUV 83k110k138k165k193k '06'13'09

Check RK02 JUV

Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage192,997 miles
Since last MOT+17,855 miles
PASS
Mileage175,142 miles
Since last MOT+13,102 miles
PASS
Mileage162,040 miles
Since last MOT+13,206 miles
PASS
Mileage148,834 miles
Since last MOT+16,242 miles
PASS
Mileage132,592 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage132,592 miles
Since last MOT+17,313 miles
PASS
Mileage115,279 miles
Since last MOT+15,930 miles
PASS
Mileage99,349 miles
Since last MOT+16,638 miles
PASS
Mileage82,711 miles

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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

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

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About RK02 JUV

What car is RK02 JUV?

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

What is the mileage of RK02 JUV?

The last recorded mileage for RK02 JUV was 192,997 miles, recorded on 14 Oct 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RK02 JUV passed its MOT?

RK02 JUV has had 9 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (7 passes, 2 failures). It last was tested on 14 Oct 2013.

Is RK02 JUV ULEZ compliant?

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

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