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RL02 KGP

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 4 MOT tests on record, passing 3 and failing once (75% pass rate). It has 125,385 miles on the clock, averaging 16,440 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 RL02 KGP

MOT Status
Due date passed
125,385
Last Mileage
Recorded
4
Total Tests
Since 2005
75%
Pass Rate
3 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 4 tests on record
16,440

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading125,385 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13,549
Average per year16,440
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RL02 KGP 75k88k100k113k125k '05'08'07

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Full MOT Test History 4 tests on record

PASS
Mileage125,385 miles
Since last MOT+13,549 miles
PASS
Mileage111,836 miles
Since last MOT+6,770 miles
PASS
Mileage105,066 miles
Since last MOT+29,819 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,247 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

RegistrationRL02 KGP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRL — Reading, Reading
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About RL02 KGP

What car is RL02 KGP?

RL02 KGP is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.

What is the mileage of RL02 KGP?

The last recorded mileage for RL02 KGP was 125,385 miles, recorded on 30 Aug 2008 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RL02 KGP passed its MOT?

RL02 KGP has had 4 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (3 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 30 Aug 2008.

Is RL02 KGP ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RL02 KGP 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 RL02 KGP?

RL02 KGP is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.