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 27 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 8 (70% pass rate). It has 233,204 miles on the clock, averaging 9,980 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 BWK
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 233,204 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 9,980 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 27 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 BWK |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| 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 BWK
What car is RF02 BWK?
RF02 BWK is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.
What is the mileage of RF02 BWK?
The last recorded mileage for RF02 BWK was 233,204 miles, recorded on 8 Aug 2024 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RF02 BWK passed its MOT?
RF02 BWK has had 27 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (19 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 8 Aug 2024.
Is RF02 BWK ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RF02 BWK 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 BWK?
RF02 BWK is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.