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RK02 XEU

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Green Registered in Reading, Reading · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGreen
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 7 (65% pass rate). It has 197,112 miles on the clock, averaging 5,760 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for RK02 XEU

MOT Status
Due date passed
197,112
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
5,760

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading197,112 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,240
Average per year5,760
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RK02 XEU 105k128k151k174k197k '06'22'12

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage197,112 miles
Since last MOT+5,240 miles
PASS
Mileage191,872 miles
Since last MOT+6,881 miles
PASS
Mileage184,991 miles
Since last MOT+6,447 miles
PASS
Mileage178,544 miles
Since last MOT+6,832 miles
PASS
Mileage171,712 miles
Since last MOT+5,327 miles
PASS
Mileage166,385 miles
Since last MOT+3,800 miles
PASS
Mileage162,585 miles
Since last MOT+10,652 miles
PASS
Mileage151,933 miles
Since last MOT+8,833 miles
PASS
Mileage143,100 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage143,094 miles
Since last MOT+7,686 miles
PASS
Mileage135,408 miles
Since last MOT+178 miles
FAIL
Mileage135,230 miles
Since last MOT+7,661 miles
PASS
Mileage127,569 miles
Since last MOT+37 miles
FAIL
Mileage127,532 miles
Since last MOT+8,313 miles
PASS
Mileage119,219 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,219 miles
Since last MOT+8,753 miles
PASS
Mileage110,466 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,458 miles
Since last MOT+5,507 miles
PASS
Mileage104,951 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,951 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About RK02 XEU

What car is RK02 XEU?

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

What is the mileage of RK02 XEU?

The last recorded mileage for RK02 XEU was 197,112 miles, recorded on 28 Apr 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RK02 XEU passed its MOT?

RK02 XEU has had 20 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (13 passes, 7 failures). It last was tested on 28 Apr 2022.

Is RK02 XEU ULEZ compliant?

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

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