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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 66,236 miles on the clock, averaging 2,095 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 RA02 BXR
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 66,236 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 2,095 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 14 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 | RA02 BXR |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Gold |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RA — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 02 — March 2002 to August 2002 |
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About RA02 BXR
What car is RA02 BXR?
RA02 BXR is an gold Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.
What is the mileage of RA02 BXR?
The last recorded mileage for RA02 BXR was 66,236 miles, recorded on 16 May 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RA02 BXR passed its MOT?
RA02 BXR has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 16 May 2017.
Is RA02 BXR ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RA02 BXR 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 BXR?
RA02 BXR is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.