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RK02 XFY

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 7 (68% pass rate). It has 196,304 miles on the clock, averaging 9,239 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 XFY

MOT Status
Due date passed
196,304
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
9,239

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading196,304 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,519
Average per year9,239
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RK02 XFY 50k86k123k160k196k '06'22'15

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage196,304 miles
Since last MOT+11,519 miles
PASS
Mileage184,785 miles
Since last MOT+2,437 miles
PASS
Mileage182,348 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage182,348 miles
Since last MOT+4,984 miles
PASS
Mileage177,364 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage177,364 miles
Since last MOT+5,879 miles
PASS
Mileage171,485 miles
Since last MOT+5,115 miles
PASS
Mileage166,370 miles
Since last MOT+3,653 miles
PASS
Mileage162,717 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage162,717 miles
Since last MOT+5,044 miles
PASS
Mileage157,673 miles
Since last MOT+4,660 miles
PASS
Mileage153,013 miles
Since last MOT+5,940 miles
PASS
Mileage147,073 miles
Since last MOT+8,633 miles
PASS
Mileage138,440 miles
Since last MOT+22,211 miles
PASS
Mileage116,229 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,229 miles
Since last MOT+12,825 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,404 miles
Since last MOT+19,790 miles
PASS
Mileage83,614 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,614 miles
Since last MOT+16,750 miles
PASS
Mileage66,864 miles
Since last MOT+7,921 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,943 miles
Since last MOT+9,222 miles
PASS
Mileage49,721 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 XFY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRK — Reading, Reading
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About RK02 XFY

What car is RK02 XFY?

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

What is the mileage of RK02 XFY?

The last recorded mileage for RK02 XFY was 196,304 miles, recorded on 30 May 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RK02 XFY passed its MOT?

RK02 XFY has had 22 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (15 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 30 May 2022.

Is RK02 XFY ULEZ compliant?

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

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