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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 218,272 miles on the clock, averaging 11,261 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 BWG
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 218,272 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 9,460 |
| Average per year | 11,261 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 19 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 BWG |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| 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 BWG
What car is RF02 BWG?
RF02 BWG is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.
What is the mileage of RF02 BWG?
The last recorded mileage for RF02 BWG was 218,272 miles, recorded on 20 Jun 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RF02 BWG passed its MOT?
RF02 BWG has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 20 Jun 2017.
Is RF02 BWG ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RF02 BWG 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 BWG?
RF02 BWG is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.