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 6 and failing 3 (67% pass rate). It has 167,326 miles on the clock, averaging 10,937 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 BPE
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 | 167,326 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 10,937 |
| 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 BPE |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| 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 BPE
What car is RN02 BPE?
RN02 BPE is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.
What is the mileage of RN02 BPE?
The last recorded mileage for RN02 BPE was 167,326 miles, recorded on 8 Nov 2013 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RN02 BPE passed its MOT?
RN02 BPE has had 9 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (6 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 8 Nov 2013.
Is RN02 BPE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RN02 BPE 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 BPE?
RN02 BPE is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.