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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 7 (73% pass rate). It has 187,745 miles on the clock, averaging 5,469 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 JWA
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 187,745 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 32 |
| Average per year | 5,469 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RK02 JWA |
| 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 JWA
What car is RK02 JWA?
RK02 JWA is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.
What is the mileage of RK02 JWA?
The last recorded mileage for RK02 JWA was 187,745 miles, recorded on 3 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RK02 JWA passed its MOT?
RK02 JWA has had 26 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (19 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 3 Nov 2025.
Is RK02 JWA ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RK02 JWA 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 JWA?
RK02 JWA is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.