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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 159,309 miles on the clock, averaging 10,571 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 FHW
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 159,309 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1 |
| Average per year | 10,571 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 16 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 | RO02 FHW |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RO — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 02 — March 2002 to August 2002 |
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About RO02 FHW
What car is RO02 FHW?
RO02 FHW is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.
What is the mileage of RO02 FHW?
The last recorded mileage for RO02 FHW was 159,309 miles, recorded on 10 Nov 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RO02 FHW passed its MOT?
RO02 FHW has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 10 Nov 2016.
Is RO02 FHW ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RO02 FHW 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 FHW?
RO02 FHW is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.