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RF02 OFU

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 31 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 11 (65% pass rate). It has 248,437 miles on the clock, averaging 10,308 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 OFU

MOT Status
Due date passed
248,437
Last Mileage
Recorded
31
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 11 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

11

MOT failures recorded

Out of 31 tests on record
10,308

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading248,437 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6
Average per year10,308
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RF02 OFU 57k105k153k201k248k '06'24'16

Check RF02 OFU

Full MOT Test History 31 tests on record

PASS
Mileage248,437 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage248,431 miles
Since last MOT+11,792 miles
PASS
Mileage236,639 miles
Since last MOT+25 miles
FAIL
Mileage236,614 miles
Since last MOT+8,214 miles
PASS
Mileage228,400 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage228,400 miles
Since last MOT+10,429 miles
PASS
Mileage217,971 miles
Since last MOT+11,261 miles
PASS
Mileage206,710 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage206,709 miles
Since last MOT+8,333 miles
PASS
Mileage198,376 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage198,376 miles
Since last MOT+11,303 miles
PASS
Mileage187,073 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage187,070 miles
Since last MOT+15,630 miles
PASS
Mileage171,440 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage171,439 miles
Since last MOT+17,546 miles
PASS
Mileage153,893 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage153,891 miles
Since last MOT+11,761 miles
PASS
Mileage142,130 miles
Since last MOT+12,001 miles
PASS
Mileage130,129 miles
Since last MOT+29 miles
FAIL
Mileage130,100 miles
Since last MOT+14,956 miles
PASS
Mileage115,144 miles
Since last MOT+13,742 miles
PASS
Mileage101,402 miles
Since last MOT+1,418 miles
PASS
Mileage99,984 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,983 miles
Since last MOT+14,061 miles
PASS
Mileage85,922 miles
Since last MOT+1,816 miles
PASS
Mileage84,106 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,106 miles
Since last MOT+3,391 miles
PASS
Mileage80,715 miles
Since last MOT+7,130 miles
PASS
Mileage73,585 miles
Since last MOT+6,686 miles
PASS
Mileage66,899 miles
Since last MOT+10,199 miles
PASS
Mileage56,700 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF02 OFU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRF — Reading, Reading
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About RF02 OFU

What car is RF02 OFU?

RF02 OFU is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.

What is the mileage of RF02 OFU?

The last recorded mileage for RF02 OFU was 248,437 miles, recorded on 4 Nov 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RF02 OFU passed its MOT?

RF02 OFU has had 31 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (20 passes, 11 failures). It last passed on 4 Nov 2024.

Is RF02 OFU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RF02 OFU 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 OFU?

RF02 OFU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.