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RY02 VKS

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 2792cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine2792cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£265–£630

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 2792cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 4 (80% pass rate). It has 126,946 miles on the clock, averaging 6,222 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.8 VR6 engine is known for aqp/aue and component.

MOT & Mileage History for RY02 VKS

MOT Status
Due date passed
126,946
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
6,222

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading126,946 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,804
Average per year6,222
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RY02 VKS 24k50k76k101k127k '06'23'15

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage126,946 miles
Since last MOT+1,804 miles
PASS
Mileage125,142 miles
Since last MOT+1,770 miles
PASS
Mileage123,372 miles
Since last MOT+2,088 miles
PASS
Mileage121,284 miles
Since last MOT+2,189 miles
PASS
Mileage119,095 miles
Since last MOT+3,314 miles
PASS
Mileage115,781 miles
Since last MOT+4,041 miles
PASS
Mileage111,740 miles
Since last MOT+88 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,652 miles
Since last MOT+3,983 miles
PASS
Mileage107,669 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,669 miles
Since last MOT+2,310 miles
PASS
Mileage105,359 miles
Since last MOT+4,600 miles
PASS
Mileage100,759 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,757 miles
Since last MOT+8,936 miles
PASS
Mileage91,821 miles
Since last MOT+14,145 miles
PASS
Mileage77,676 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,671 miles
Since last MOT+16,338 miles
PASS
Mileage61,333 miles
Since last MOT+17,561 miles
PASS
Mileage43,772 miles
Since last MOT+7,291 miles
PASS
Mileage36,481 miles
Since last MOT+12,054 miles
PASS
Mileage24,427 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY02 VKS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2792cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRY — Reading, Reading
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About RY02 VKS

What car is RY02 VKS?

RY02 VKS is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (2792cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.

What is the mileage of RY02 VKS?

The last recorded mileage for RY02 VKS was 126,946 miles, recorded on 9 Jan 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RY02 VKS passed its MOT?

RY02 VKS has had 20 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (16 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 9 Jan 2023.

Is RY02 VKS ULEZ compliant?

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

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