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RO02 KNB

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Green Registered in Reading, Reading · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGreen
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 244,042 miles on the clock, averaging 14,250 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 RO02 KNB

MOT Status
Due date passed
244,042
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
14,250

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 reading244,042 miles
Reading date
Miles last year15,075
Average per year14,250
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RO02 KNB 100k136k172k208k244k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage244,042 miles
Since last MOT+15,075 miles
PASS
Mileage228,967 miles
Since last MOT+1,848 miles
PASS
Mileage227,119 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage227,119 miles
Since last MOT+13,964 miles
PASS
Mileage213,155 miles
Since last MOT+9,289 miles
PASS
Mileage203,866 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage203,866 miles
Since last MOT+9,699 miles
PASS
Mileage194,167 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage194,167 miles
Since last MOT+14,790 miles
PASS
Mileage179,377 miles
Since last MOT+24,460 miles
PASS
Mileage154,917 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage154,917 miles
Since last MOT+23,208 miles
PASS
Mileage131,709 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,709 miles
Since last MOT+17,830 miles
PASS
Mileage113,879 miles
Since last MOT+13,882 miles
PASS
Mileage99,997 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

RegistrationRO02 KNB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRO — Reading, Reading
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About RO02 KNB

What car is RO02 KNB?

RO02 KNB is an green Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.

What is the mileage of RO02 KNB?

The last recorded mileage for RO02 KNB was 244,042 miles, recorded on 9 Aug 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RO02 KNB passed its MOT?

RO02 KNB has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 9 Aug 2016.

Is RO02 KNB ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RO02 KNB 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 RO02 KNB?

RO02 KNB is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.