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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 7 (70% pass rate). It has 194,357 miles on the clock, averaging 12,521 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 RF02 BWA
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 194,357 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1 |
| Average per year | 12,521 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 23 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 | RF02 BWA |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Green |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RF — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 02 — March 2002 to August 2002 |
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About RF02 BWA
What car is RF02 BWA?
RF02 BWA is an green Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.
What is the mileage of RF02 BWA?
The last recorded mileage for RF02 BWA was 194,357 miles, recorded on 22 May 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RF02 BWA passed its MOT?
RF02 BWA has had 23 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (16 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 22 May 2021.
Is RF02 BWA ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RF02 BWA 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 RF02 BWA?
RF02 BWA is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.