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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 2 (89% pass rate). It has 187,221 miles on the clock, averaging 8,053 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for RN02 AEC
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 187,221 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 7,279 |
| Average per year | 8,053 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 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 | RN02 AEC |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RN — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 02 — March 2002 to August 2002 |
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About RN02 AEC
What car is RN02 AEC?
RN02 AEC is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.
What is the mileage of RN02 AEC?
The last recorded mileage for RN02 AEC was 187,221 miles, recorded on 28 Jun 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RN02 AEC passed its MOT?
RN02 AEC has had 18 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (16 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 28 Jun 2021.
Is RN02 AEC ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RN02 AEC 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 RN02 AEC?
RN02 AEC is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.