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RN02 VFO

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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 4 (78% pass rate). It has 174,576 miles on the clock, averaging 6,595 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for RN02 VFO

MOT Status
Due date passed
174,576
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
78%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
6,595

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading174,576 miles
Reading date
Miles last year17,683
Average per year6,595
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RN02 VFO 53k84k114k144k175k '06'24'16

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage174,576 miles
Since last MOT+17,683 miles
PASS
Mileage156,893 miles
Since last MOT+8,663 miles
PASS
Mileage148,230 miles
Since last MOT+7,402 miles
PASS
Mileage140,828 miles
Since last MOT+4,422 miles
PASS
Mileage136,406 miles
Since last MOT+6,937 miles
PASS
Mileage129,469 miles
Since last MOT+4,734 miles
PASS
Mileage124,735 miles
Since last MOT+1,998 miles
PASS
Mileage122,737 miles
Since last MOT+3,803 miles
PASS
Mileage118,934 miles
Since last MOT+234 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,700 miles
Since last MOT+2,255 miles
PASS
Mileage116,445 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,441 miles
Since last MOT+2,237 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,204 miles
Since last MOT+5,506 miles
PASS
Mileage108,698 miles
Since last MOT+785 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,913 miles
Since last MOT+5,574 miles
PASS
Mileage102,339 miles
Since last MOT+4,717 miles
PASS
Mileage97,622 miles
Since last MOT+44,334 miles
PASS
Mileage53,288 miles

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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 VFO
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 VFO

What car is RN02 VFO?

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

What is the mileage of RN02 VFO?

The last recorded mileage for RN02 VFO was 174,576 miles, recorded on 13 Dec 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RN02 VFO passed its MOT?

RN02 VFO has had 18 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (14 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 13 Dec 2024.

Is RN02 VFO ULEZ compliant?

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

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