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RA02 BHO

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 3 (73% pass rate). It has 149,616 miles on the clock, averaging 7,243 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 RA02 BHO

MOT Status
Due date passed
149,616
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
7,243

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading149,616 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,525
Average per year7,243
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RA02 BHO 90k105k120k135k150k '06'14'10

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage149,616 miles
Since last MOT+9,525 miles
PASS
Mileage140,091 miles
Since last MOT+15,094 miles
PASS
Mileage124,997 miles
Since last MOT+6,528 miles
PASS
Mileage118,469 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,463 miles
Since last MOT+2,116 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,347 miles
Since last MOT+7,257 miles
PASS
Mileage109,090 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,090 miles
Since last MOT+6,299 miles
PASS
Mileage102,791 miles
Since last MOT+6,195 miles
PASS
Mileage96,596 miles
Since last MOT+6,494 miles
PASS
Mileage90,102 miles

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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

RegistrationRA02 BHO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRA — Reading, Reading
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About RA02 BHO

What car is RA02 BHO?

RA02 BHO is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.

What is the mileage of RA02 BHO?

The last recorded mileage for RA02 BHO was 149,616 miles, recorded on 15 Oct 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RA02 BHO passed its MOT?

RA02 BHO has had 11 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (8 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 15 Oct 2014.

Is RA02 BHO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RA02 BHO 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 RA02 BHO?

RA02 BHO is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.