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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 8 (64% pass rate). It has 258,455 miles on the clock, averaging 8,827 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 BUV
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 258,455 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 8,827 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 22 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 BUV |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Grey |
| 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 BUV
What car is RN02 BUV?
RN02 BUV is an grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.
What is the mileage of RN02 BUV?
The last recorded mileage for RN02 BUV was 258,455 miles, recorded on 23 Nov 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RN02 BUV passed its MOT?
RN02 BUV has had 22 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (14 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 23 Nov 2023.
Is RN02 BUV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RN02 BUV 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 BUV?
RN02 BUV is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.