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RN02 CXL

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 7 (63% pass rate). It has 238,916 miles on the clock, averaging 16,364 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 CXL

MOT Status
Due date passed
238,916
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
16,364

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading238,916 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,465
Average per year16,364
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RN02 CXL 67k110k153k196k239k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage238,916 miles
Since last MOT+11,465 miles
PASS
Mileage227,451 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage227,451 miles
Since last MOT+9,074 miles
PASS
Mileage218,377 miles
Since last MOT+15,891 miles
PASS
Mileage202,486 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage202,480 miles
Since last MOT+18,164 miles
PASS
Mileage184,316 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage184,316 miles
Since last MOT+17,312 miles
PASS
Mileage167,004 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage167,004 miles
Since last MOT+15,974 miles
PASS
Mileage151,030 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage151,029 miles
Since last MOT+20,806 miles
PASS
Mileage130,223 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage130,217 miles
Since last MOT+18,503 miles
PASS
Mileage111,714 miles
Since last MOT+18,477 miles
PASS
Mileage93,237 miles
Since last MOT+16,676 miles
PASS
Mileage76,561 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,561 miles
Since last MOT+9,774 miles
PASS
Mileage66,787 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About RN02 CXL

What car is RN02 CXL?

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

What is the mileage of RN02 CXL?

The last recorded mileage for RN02 CXL was 238,916 miles, recorded on 20 Jan 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RN02 CXL passed its MOT?

RN02 CXL has had 19 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (12 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 20 Jan 2017.

Is RN02 CXL ULEZ compliant?

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

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