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RN02 CEF

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1896cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 209,780 miles on the clock, averaging 13,441 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 CEF

MOT Status
Due date passed
209,780
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
77%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
13,441

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading209,780 miles
Reading date
Miles last year15
Average per year13,441
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RN02 CEF 86k117k148k179k210k '06'15'10

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage209,780 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage209,765 miles
Since last MOT+14,268 miles
PASS
Mileage195,497 miles
Since last MOT+14,994 miles
PASS
Mileage180,503 miles
Since last MOT+18,699 miles
PASS
Mileage161,804 miles
Since last MOT+18,609 miles
PASS
Mileage143,195 miles
Since last MOT+15,961 miles
PASS
Mileage127,234 miles
Since last MOT+12,670 miles
PASS
Mileage114,564 miles
Since last MOT+11,044 miles
PASS
Mileage103,520 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,515 miles
Since last MOT+11,680 miles
PASS
Mileage91,835 miles
Since last MOT+5,931 miles
PASS
Mileage85,904 miles
Since last MOT+79 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,825 miles

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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

RegistrationRN02 CEF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRN — Reading, Reading
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About RN02 CEF

What car is RN02 CEF?

RN02 CEF is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.

What is the mileage of RN02 CEF?

The last recorded mileage for RN02 CEF was 209,780 miles, recorded on 18 Dec 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RN02 CEF passed its MOT?

RN02 CEF has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 18 Dec 2015.

Is RN02 CEF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RN02 CEF 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 CEF?

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