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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 4 (83% pass rate). It has 258,826 miles on the clock, averaging 11,068 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 VFY
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 258,826 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 5,861 |
| Average per year | 11,068 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 24 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 VFY |
| 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 VFY
What car is RN02 VFY?
RN02 VFY is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.
What is the mileage of RN02 VFY?
The last recorded mileage for RN02 VFY was 258,826 miles, recorded on 10 Oct 2024 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RN02 VFY passed its MOT?
RN02 VFY has had 24 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (20 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 10 Oct 2024.
Is RN02 VFY ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RN02 VFY 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 VFY?
RN02 VFY is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.