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RN02 BVJ

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1598cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 105,362 miles on the clock, averaging 5,496 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.

MOT & Mileage History for RN02 BVJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
105,362
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
5,496

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading105,362 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,788
Average per year5,496
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RN02 BVJ 39k55k72k89k105k '06'18'11

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage105,362 miles
Since last MOT+1,788 miles
PASS
Mileage103,574 miles
Since last MOT+2,783 miles
PASS
Mileage100,791 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,791 miles
Since last MOT+11,606 miles
PASS
Mileage89,185 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,185 miles
Since last MOT+5,368 miles
PASS
Mileage83,817 miles
Since last MOT+6,059 miles
PASS
Mileage77,758 miles
Since last MOT+2,729 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,029 miles
Since last MOT+6,099 miles
PASS
Mileage68,930 miles
Since last MOT+9,830 miles
PASS
Mileage59,100 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,100 miles
Since last MOT+10,102 miles
PASS
Mileage48,998 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,998 miles
Since last MOT+10,299 miles
PASS
Mileage38,699 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage38,697 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN02 BVJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRN — Reading, Reading
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About RN02 BVJ

What car is RN02 BVJ?

RN02 BVJ is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.

What is the mileage of RN02 BVJ?

The last recorded mileage for RN02 BVJ was 105,362 miles, recorded on 20 Jun 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RN02 BVJ passed its MOT?

RN02 BVJ has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 20 Jun 2018.

Is RN02 BVJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RN02 BVJ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is RN02 BVJ?

RN02 BVJ is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.