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RK02 XGB

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing once (92% pass rate). It has 185,210 miles on the clock, averaging 7,358 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 XGB

MOT Status
Due date passed
185,210
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
92%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
7,358

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 reading185,210 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,683
Average per year7,358
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RK02 XGB 109k128k147k166k185k '06'16'12

Check RK02 XGB

Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage185,210 miles
Since last MOT+2,683 miles
PASS
Mileage182,527 miles
Since last MOT+5,947 miles
PASS
Mileage176,580 miles
Since last MOT+5,977 miles
PASS
Mileage170,603 miles
Since last MOT+5,575 miles
PASS
Mileage165,028 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage165,021 miles
Since last MOT+7,434 miles
PASS
Mileage157,587 miles
Since last MOT+4,353 miles
PASS
Mileage153,234 miles
Since last MOT+4,551 miles
PASS
Mileage148,683 miles
Since last MOT+8,302 miles
PASS
Mileage140,381 miles
Since last MOT+8,771 miles
PASS
Mileage131,610 miles
Since last MOT+22,855 miles
PASS
Mileage108,755 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 XGB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRK — Reading, Reading
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About RK02 XGB

What car is RK02 XGB?

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

What is the mileage of RK02 XGB?

The last recorded mileage for RK02 XGB was 185,210 miles, recorded on 24 Sep 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RK02 XGB passed its MOT?

RK02 XGB has had 12 MOT tests with an 92% pass rate (11 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 24 Sep 2016.

Is RK02 XGB ULEZ compliant?

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

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