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RK02 XGJ

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Reading, Reading · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 2 (80% pass rate). It has 139,098 miles on the clock, averaging 4,823 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for RK02 XGJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
139,098
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
4,823

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

Low mileage
Latest reading139,098 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,168
Average per year4,823
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RK02 XGJ 94k105k117k128k139k '06'15'10

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage139,098 miles
Since last MOT+2,168 miles
PASS
Mileage136,930 miles
Since last MOT+1,796 miles
FAIL
Mileage135,134 miles
Since last MOT+3,086 miles
PASS
Mileage132,048 miles
Since last MOT+2,609 miles
PASS
Mileage129,439 miles
Since last MOT+2,646 miles
PASS
Mileage126,793 miles
Since last MOT+74 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,719 miles
Since last MOT+10,323 miles
PASS
Mileage116,396 miles
Since last MOT+13,985 miles
PASS
Mileage102,411 miles
Since last MOT+8,140 miles
PASS
Mileage94,271 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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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 XGJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRK — Reading, Reading
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About RK02 XGJ

What car is RK02 XGJ?

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

What is the mileage of RK02 XGJ?

The last recorded mileage for RK02 XGJ was 139,098 miles, recorded on 13 Jul 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RK02 XGJ passed its MOT?

RK02 XGJ has had 10 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (8 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 13 Jul 2015.

Is RK02 XGJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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