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RY02 TKO

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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 167,315 miles on the clock, averaging 8,507 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 RY02 TKO

MOT Status
Due date passed
167,315
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2005
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
8,507

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 reading167,315 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,507
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RY02 TKO 49k78k108k138k167k '05'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage167,315 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage167,315 miles
Since last MOT+4,491 miles
PASS
Mileage162,824 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage162,824 miles
Since last MOT+5,708 miles
PASS
Mileage157,116 miles
Since last MOT+4,957 miles
PASS
Mileage152,159 miles
Since last MOT+8,370 miles
PASS
Mileage143,789 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage143,789 miles
Since last MOT+5,757 miles
PASS
Mileage138,032 miles
Since last MOT+3,417 miles
PASS
Mileage134,615 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage134,614 miles
Since last MOT+3,313 miles
PASS
Mileage131,301 miles
Since last MOT+3,468 miles
PASS
Mileage127,833 miles
Since last MOT+4,157 miles
PASS
Mileage123,676 miles
Since last MOT+9,414 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,262 miles
Since last MOT+17,810 miles
PASS
Mileage96,452 miles
Since last MOT+32,631 miles
PASS
Mileage63,821 miles
Since last MOT+14,985 miles
PASS
Mileage48,836 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

RegistrationRY02 TKO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRY — Reading, Reading
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About RY02 TKO

What car is RY02 TKO?

RY02 TKO is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.

What is the mileage of RY02 TKO?

The last recorded mileage for RY02 TKO was 167,315 miles, recorded on 16 Nov 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RY02 TKO passed its MOT?

RY02 TKO has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 16 Nov 2019.

Is RY02 TKO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RY02 TKO 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 RY02 TKO?

RY02 TKO is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.