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RK02 VDL

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1595cc

Blue Registered in Reading, Reading · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1595cc
ColourBlue
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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 4 (67% pass rate). It has 107,078 miles on the clock, averaging 5,738 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 VDL

MOT Status
Due date passed
107,078
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2007
67%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
5,738

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading107,078 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,738
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RK02 VDL 55k68k81k94k107k '07'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage107,078 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,078 miles
Since last MOT+6,779 miles
PASS
Mileage100,299 miles
Since last MOT+6,671 miles
PASS
Mileage93,628 miles
Since last MOT+9,731 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,897 miles
Since last MOT+9,195 miles
PASS
Mileage74,702 miles
Since last MOT+7,539 miles
PASS
Mileage67,163 miles
Since last MOT+3,155 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,008 miles
Since last MOT+3,096 miles
PASS
Mileage60,912 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,907 miles
Since last MOT+2,905 miles
PASS
Mileage58,002 miles
Since last MOT+3,350 miles
PASS
Mileage54,652 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About RK02 VDL

What car is RK02 VDL?

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

What is the mileage of RK02 VDL?

The last recorded mileage for RK02 VDL was 107,078 miles, recorded on 3 May 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RK02 VDL passed its MOT?

RK02 VDL has had 12 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (8 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 3 May 2016.

Is RK02 VDL ULEZ compliant?

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

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