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RN02 YTV

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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 7 (50% pass rate). It has 186,604 miles on the clock, averaging 11,569 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 YTV

MOT Status
Due date passed
186,604
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
50%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
11,569

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 reading186,604 miles
Reading date
Average per year11,569
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RN02 YTV 95k118k141k164k187k '06'14'11

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage186,604 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage186,604 miles
Since last MOT+11,304 miles
PASS
Mileage175,300 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage175,300 miles
Since last MOT+14,183 miles
PASS
Mileage161,117 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage161,117 miles
Since last MOT+15,110 miles
PASS
Mileage146,007 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage146,003 miles
Since last MOT+11,495 miles
PASS
Mileage134,508 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage134,505 miles
Since last MOT+13,325 miles
PASS
Mileage121,180 miles
Since last MOT+430 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,750 miles
Since last MOT+13,807 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,943 miles
Since last MOT+11,940 miles
PASS
Mileage95,003 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 YTV
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 YTV

What car is RN02 YTV?

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

What is the mileage of RN02 YTV?

The last recorded mileage for RN02 YTV was 186,604 miles, recorded on 6 Aug 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RN02 YTV passed its MOT?

RN02 YTV has had 14 MOT tests with a 50% pass rate (7 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 6 Aug 2014.

Is RN02 YTV ULEZ compliant?

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

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