Vehicle summary
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 Petrol 1598cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 7 (70% pass rate). It has 142,057 miles on the clock, averaging 6,819 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.
MOT & Mileage History for RO02 LKU
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 142,057 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1 |
| Average per year | 6,819 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RO02 LKU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RO — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 02 — March 2002 to August 2002 |
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About RO02 LKU
What car is RO02 LKU?
RO02 LKU is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.
What is the mileage of RO02 LKU?
The last recorded mileage for RO02 LKU was 142,057 miles, recorded on 12 Jun 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RO02 LKU passed its MOT?
RO02 LKU has had 23 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (16 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 12 Jun 2023.
Is RO02 LKU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RO02 LKU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is RO02 LKU?
RO02 LKU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.