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 9 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 2 (78% pass rate). It has 163,982 miles on the clock, averaging 14,969 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 RN02 AED
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 163,982 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 973 |
| Average per year | 14,969 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 9 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 AED |
| 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 AED
What car is RN02 AED?
RN02 AED is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.
What is the mileage of RN02 AED?
The last recorded mileage for RN02 AED was 163,982 miles, recorded on 8 Aug 2013 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RN02 AED passed its MOT?
RN02 AED has had 9 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (7 passes, 2 failures). It last was tested on 8 Aug 2013.
Is RN02 AED ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RN02 AED 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 AED?
RN02 AED is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.