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RL02 KUX

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 13 and failing 9 (59% pass rate). It has 158,206 miles on the clock, averaging 7,837 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for RL02 KUX

MOT Status
Due date passed
158,206
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2005
59%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
7,837

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading158,206 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year7,837
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RL02 KUX 50k77k104k131k158k '05'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage158,206 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage158,204 miles
Since last MOT+13,309 miles
PASS
Mileage144,895 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage144,895 miles
Since last MOT+7,060 miles
PASS
Mileage137,835 miles
Since last MOT+63 miles
FAIL
Mileage137,772 miles
Since last MOT+5,893 miles
PASS
Mileage131,879 miles
Since last MOT+7,218 miles
PASS
Mileage124,661 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage124,661 miles
Since last MOT+7,997 miles
PASS
Mileage116,664 miles
Since last MOT+7,310 miles
PASS
Mileage109,354 miles
Since last MOT+19 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,335 miles
Since last MOT+9,453 miles
PASS
Mileage99,882 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,882 miles
Since last MOT+14,147 miles
PASS
Mileage85,735 miles
Since last MOT+5,246 miles
PASS
Mileage80,489 miles
Since last MOT+7,014 miles
PASS
Mileage73,475 miles
Since last MOT+5,409 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,066 miles
Since last MOT+7,443 miles
PASS
Mileage60,623 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,614 miles
Since last MOT+10,464 miles
PASS
Mileage50,150 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,150 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 KUX
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 KUX

What car is RL02 KUX?

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

What is the mileage of RL02 KUX?

The last recorded mileage for RL02 KUX was 158,206 miles, recorded on 29 Mar 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RL02 KUX passed its MOT?

RL02 KUX has had 22 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (13 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 29 Mar 2019.

Is RL02 KUX ULEZ compliant?

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

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