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RK02 XEV

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 93,874 miles on the clock, averaging 6,320 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 XEV

MOT Status
Due date passed
93,874
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
6,320

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading93,874 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,320
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RK02 XEV 31k46k62k78k94k '06'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage93,874 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,874 miles
Since last MOT+10,221 miles
PASS
Mileage83,653 miles
Since last MOT+7,546 miles
PASS
Mileage76,107 miles
Since last MOT+5,842 miles
PASS
Mileage70,265 miles
Since last MOT+4,001 miles
PASS
Mileage66,264 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,264 miles
Since last MOT+1,966 miles
PASS
Mileage64,298 miles
Since last MOT+2,840 miles
PASS
Mileage61,458 miles
Since last MOT+3,959 miles
PASS
Mileage57,499 miles
Since last MOT+13,624 miles
PASS
Mileage43,875 miles
Since last MOT+13,264 miles
FAIL
Mileage30,611 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About RK02 XEV

What car is RK02 XEV?

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

What is the mileage of RK02 XEV?

The last recorded mileage for RK02 XEV was 93,874 miles, recorded on 19 Mar 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RK02 XEV passed its MOT?

RK02 XEV has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 19 Mar 2016.

Is RK02 XEV ULEZ compliant?

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

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