Vehicle summary
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 28 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 10 (64% pass rate). It has 177,213 miles on the clock, averaging 5,597 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 BG02 RCF
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 177,213 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 5,597 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | BG02 RCF |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | BG — Birmingham, Birmingham |
| Age identifier | 02 — March 2002 to August 2002 |
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About BG02 RCF
What car is BG02 RCF?
BG02 RCF is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2002.
What is the mileage of BG02 RCF?
The last recorded mileage for BG02 RCF was 177,213 miles, recorded on 2 Nov 2024 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BG02 RCF passed its MOT?
BG02 RCF has had 28 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (18 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 2 Nov 2024.
Is BG02 RCF ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BG02 RCF 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 BG02 RCF?
BG02 RCF is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.