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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 105,174 miles on the clock, averaging 2,013 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for BU02 RCV
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 105,174 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | -65,693 |
| Average per year | 2,013 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 19 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 | BU02 RCV |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | BU — Birmingham, Birmingham |
| Age identifier | 02 — March 2002 to August 2002 |
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About BU02 RCV
What car is BU02 RCV?
BU02 RCV is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2002.
What is the mileage of BU02 RCV?
The last recorded mileage for BU02 RCV was 105,174 miles, recorded on 27 Jan 2024 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BU02 RCV passed its MOT?
BU02 RCV has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 27 Jan 2024.
Is BU02 RCV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BU02 RCV 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 BU02 RCV?
BU02 RCV is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.