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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 7 (65% pass rate). It has 145,719 miles on the clock, averaging 6,796 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 BXS
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 145,719 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2,499 |
| Average per year | 6,796 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 20 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 BXS |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| 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 BXS
What car is RA02 BXS?
RA02 BXS is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.
What is the mileage of RA02 BXS?
The last recorded mileage for RA02 BXS was 145,719 miles, recorded on 7 Jan 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RA02 BXS passed its MOT?
RA02 BXS has had 20 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (13 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 7 Jan 2021.
Is RA02 BXS ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RA02 BXS 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 BXS?
RA02 BXS is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.