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 Petrol 1390cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 177,695 miles on the clock, averaging 9,470 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for BU02 RHE
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 177,695 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 9,470 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | BU02 RHE |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | BU — Birmingham, Birmingham |
| Age identifier | 02 — March 2002 to August 2002 |
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About BU02 RHE
What car is BU02 RHE?
BU02 RHE is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2002.
What is the mileage of BU02 RHE?
The last recorded mileage for BU02 RHE was 177,695 miles, recorded on 20 Jan 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BU02 RHE passed its MOT?
BU02 RHE has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 20 Jan 2021.
Is BU02 RHE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BU02 RHE 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 BU02 RHE?
BU02 RHE is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.