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 1898cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 168,355 miles on the clock, averaging 14,191 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 TFA
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 168,355 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 14,191 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 12 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 TFA |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1898cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RO — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 02 — March 2002 to August 2002 |
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About RO02 TFA
What car is RO02 TFA?
RO02 TFA is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1898cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.
What is the mileage of RO02 TFA?
The last recorded mileage for RO02 TFA was 168,355 miles, recorded on 11 May 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RO02 TFA passed its MOT?
RO02 TFA has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 11 May 2016.
Is RO02 TFA ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RO02 TFA 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 TFA?
RO02 TFA is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.