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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 197,274 miles on the clock, averaging 10,936 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for RA02 BZX
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 197,274 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 6,905 |
| Average per year | 10,936 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 15 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 BZX |
| 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 BZX
What car is RA02 BZX?
RA02 BZX is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.
What is the mileage of RA02 BZX?
The last recorded mileage for RA02 BZX was 197,274 miles, recorded on 13 Nov 2015 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RA02 BZX passed its MOT?
RA02 BZX has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 13 Nov 2015.
Is RA02 BZX ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RA02 BZX 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 BZX?
RA02 BZX is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.