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RV02 NKP

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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 9 (57% pass rate). It has 170,530 miles on the clock, averaging 6,080 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for RV02 NKP

MOT Status
Due date passed
170,530
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
57%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
6,080

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading170,530 miles
Reading date
Miles last year139
Average per year6,080
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RV02 NKP 53k82k112k141k171k '06'25'13

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage170,530 miles
Since last MOT+139 miles
FAIL
Mileage170,391 miles
Since last MOT+5,090 miles
PASS
Mileage165,301 miles
Since last MOT+45 miles
FAIL
Mileage165,256 miles
Since last MOT+2,420 miles
PASS
Mileage162,836 miles
Since last MOT+30 miles
FAIL
Mileage162,806 miles
PASS
FAIL
Mileage157,254 miles
Since last MOT+40,257 miles
PASS
Mileage116,997 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,997 miles
Since last MOT+4,257 miles
PASS
Mileage112,740 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,732 miles
Since last MOT+3,890 miles
PASS
Mileage108,842 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,841 miles
Since last MOT+6,966 miles
PASS
Mileage101,875 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,872 miles
Since last MOT+9,591 miles
PASS
Mileage92,281 miles
Since last MOT+12,181 miles
PASS
Mileage80,100 miles
Since last MOT+5,814 miles
PASS
Mileage74,286 miles
Since last MOT+7,100 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,186 miles
Since last MOT+14,295 miles
PASS
Mileage52,891 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV02 NKP
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 NKP

What car is RV02 NKP?

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

What is the mileage of RV02 NKP?

The last recorded mileage for RV02 NKP was 170,530 miles, recorded on 8 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RV02 NKP passed its MOT?

RV02 NKP has had 21 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (12 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 8 Sep 2025.

Is RV02 NKP ULEZ compliant?

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

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