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RN02 VGM

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Grey Registered in Reading, Reading · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGrey
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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 4 (60% pass rate). It has 127,327 miles on the clock, averaging 11,778 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 VGM

MOT Status
Due date passed
127,327
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2006
60%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
11,778

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 reading127,327 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,775
Average per year11,778
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RN02 VGM 39k61k83k105k127k '06'13'09

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage127,327 miles
Since last MOT+4,775 miles
PASS
Mileage122,552 miles
Since last MOT+5,429 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,123 miles
Since last MOT+10,081 miles
PASS
Mileage107,042 miles
Since last MOT+14,662 miles
PASS
Mileage92,380 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,380 miles
Since last MOT+17,725 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,655 miles
Since last MOT+15,197 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,458 miles
Since last MOT+16,880 miles
PASS
Mileage42,578 miles
Since last MOT+3,134 miles
PASS
Mileage39,444 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 VGM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRN — Reading, Reading
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About RN02 VGM

What car is RN02 VGM?

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

What is the mileage of RN02 VGM?

The last recorded mileage for RN02 VGM was 127,327 miles, recorded on 3 Jul 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RN02 VGM passed its MOT?

RN02 VGM has had 10 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (6 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 3 Jul 2013.

Is RN02 VGM ULEZ compliant?

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

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