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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 3 (83% pass rate). It has 163,179 miles on the clock, averaging 8,329 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 DBX
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 163,179 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 9,047 |
| Average per year | 8,329 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 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 DBX |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| 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 DBX
What car is RN02 DBX?
RN02 DBX is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.
What is the mileage of RN02 DBX?
The last recorded mileage for RN02 DBX was 163,179 miles, recorded on 25 Aug 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RN02 DBX passed its MOT?
RN02 DBX has had 18 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (15 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 25 Aug 2021.
Is RN02 DBX ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RN02 DBX 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 DBX?
RN02 DBX is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.