2002 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · RK02 XDV
2002 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 14/03/2002. Recorded mileage 187,467 miles. MOT valid until 01/10/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/10/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 187,467 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 1896cc
RK02 XDV Key Findings
- 31 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/09/2026
- 187,467 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (22 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
RK02 XDV Mileage History
- 18/03/200661,012 mi
- 04/09/200779,770 mi+18,758 mi
- 04/09/200779,770 mi
- 17/09/200889,195 mi+9,425 mi
- 16/09/2009100,781 mi+11,586 mi
- 16/09/2009100,781 mi
- 20/08/2010112,447 mi+11,666 mi
- 07/09/2011120,277 mi+7,830 mi
- 19/09/2012125,974 mi+5,697 mi
- 10/09/2013132,102 mi+6,128 mi
- 16/09/2014136,734 mi+4,632 mi
- 10/09/2015139,944 mi+3,210 mi
- 10/09/2015139,947 mi+3 mi
- 15/09/2016146,607 mi+6,660 mi
- 15/09/2016146,607 mi
- 22/09/2017150,874 mi+4,267 mi
- 22/09/2017150,874 mi
- 21/09/2018156,377 mi+5,503 mi
- 21/09/2018156,377 mi
- 17/09/2019160,172 mi+3,795 mi
- 18/09/2019160,176 mi+4 mi
- 22/09/2020162,815 mi+2,639 mi
- 20/09/2021167,164 mi+4,349 mi
- 20/09/2021167,167 mi+3 mi
- 23/09/2022171,083 mi+3,916 mi
- 03/10/2023175,787 mi+4,704 mi
- 02/10/2024180,800 mi+5,013 mi
- 03/10/2024180,802 mi+2 mi
- 22/09/2025183,729 mi+2,927 mi
- 22/09/2026187,462 mi+3,733 mi
- 22/09/2026187,467 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 6,164 miles per year across 31 recorded odometer readings.
RK02 XDV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
31 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Volkswagen Golf (RK02 XDV) between March 2006 and September 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 22 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (22 issues), Suspension (22 issues), Tyres (17 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 64 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases behind cat (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (RK02 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as RK02XDV.
NISSAN
MICRA
NISSAN
MICRA
NISSAN
MICRA
NISSAN
MICRA
NISSAN
MICRA
VOLKSWAGEN
GOLF
VOLKSWAGEN
POLO
VOLKSWAGEN
GOLF
MERCEDES-BENZ
GLE
VOLKSWAGEN
GOLF
AUDI
A1
VOLKSWAGEN
GOLF