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RV02 NJK

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Grey Registered in Reading, Reading · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGrey
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 183,591 miles on the clock, averaging 8,308 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 RV02 NJK

MOT Status
Due date passed
183,591
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
72%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
8,308

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading183,591 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,720
Average per year8,308
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RV02 NJK 83k108k133k158k184k '06'18'13

Check RV02 NJK

Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage183,591 miles
Since last MOT+2,720 miles
PASS
Mileage180,871 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage180,871 miles
Since last MOT+4,269 miles
PASS
Mileage176,602 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage176,602 miles
Since last MOT+8,366 miles
PASS
Mileage168,236 miles
Since last MOT+11,052 miles
PASS
Mileage157,184 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage157,184 miles
Since last MOT+9,870 miles
PASS
Mileage147,314 miles
Since last MOT+8,817 miles
PASS
Mileage138,497 miles
Since last MOT+1,502 miles
PASS
Mileage136,995 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage136,995 miles
Since last MOT+6,057 miles
PASS
Mileage130,938 miles
Since last MOT+9,067 miles
PASS
Mileage121,871 miles
Since last MOT+13,634 miles
PASS
Mileage108,237 miles
Since last MOT+9,812 miles
PASS
Mileage98,425 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,425 miles
Since last MOT+15,578 miles
PASS
Mileage82,847 miles

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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV02 NJK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRV — Reading, Reading
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About RV02 NJK

What car is RV02 NJK?

RV02 NJK is an grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.

What is the mileage of RV02 NJK?

The last recorded mileage for RV02 NJK was 183,591 miles, recorded on 18 Jul 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RV02 NJK passed its MOT?

RV02 NJK has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 18 Jul 2018.

Is RV02 NJK ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RV02 NJK 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 RV02 NJK?

RV02 NJK is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.