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RO02 BVZ

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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 4 (76% pass rate). It has 208,994 miles on the clock, averaging 12,066 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 RO02 BVZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
208,994
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
76%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
12,066

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading208,994 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,827
Average per year12,066
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RO02 BVZ 76k109k143k176k209k '06'17'12

Check RO02 BVZ

Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage208,994 miles
Since last MOT+8,827 miles
PASS
Mileage200,167 miles
Since last MOT+17,263 miles
PASS
Mileage182,904 miles
Since last MOT+3,073 miles
PASS
Mileage179,831 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage179,815 miles
Since last MOT+10,095 miles
PASS
Mileage169,720 miles
Since last MOTRetest
PASS
Mileage169,720 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage169,720 miles
Since last MOT+12,389 miles
PASS
Mileage157,331 miles
Since last MOT+11,288 miles
PASS
Mileage146,043 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage146,038 miles
Since last MOT+8,819 miles
PASS
Mileage137,219 miles
Since last MOT+16,677 miles
PASS
Mileage120,542 miles
Since last MOT+12,783 miles
PASS
Mileage107,759 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,759 miles
Since last MOT+17,901 miles
PASS
Mileage89,858 miles
Since last MOT+13,595 miles
PASS
Mileage76,263 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

RegistrationRO02 BVZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRO — Reading, Reading
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About RO02 BVZ

What car is RO02 BVZ?

RO02 BVZ is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.

What is the mileage of RO02 BVZ?

The last recorded mileage for RO02 BVZ was 208,994 miles, recorded on 10 Jun 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RO02 BVZ passed its MOT?

RO02 BVZ has had 17 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (13 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 10 Jun 2017.

Is RO02 BVZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RO02 BVZ 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 RO02 BVZ?

RO02 BVZ is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.