The road tax status for RN02 OYW is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for RN02 OYW?

The MOT for RN02 OYW is valid and due for renewal on or before 3 December 2025.

What is the recorded mileage of RN02 OYW?

The recorded mileage for RN02 OYW is 227,293 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is RN02 OYW ULEZ compliant?

No, RN02 OYW does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

2002 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · RN02 OYW

RN02 OYW

2002 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 29 Jul 2002. Recorded mileage 227,293 miles. MOT expired on 03 Dec 2025.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin: 2002 · Reading
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Expired on 03 Dec 2025
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 227,293 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 1.9L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Year

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Engine

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RN02 OYW Key Findings

25 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 04/12/2024
227,293 miles recorded at latest MOT
6 historical MOT failures
6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (24 mentions)

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RN02 OYW MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 31 Oct 2026, 05:54

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25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Volkswagen Golf (RN02 OYW) between July 2006 and December 2024.

The record contains 19 passes and 6 failures.

The most recent test on 04 December 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (24 issues), Suspension (24 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 79 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.

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RN02 OYW Mileage History

14/07/200659,122 mi
18/07/200775,713 mi+16,591 mi
24/07/200885,727 mi+10,014 mi
02/08/200885,835 mi+108 mi
21/08/200994,628 mi+8,793 mi
25/09/2010102,716 mi+8,088 mi
01/10/2011110,489 mi+7,773 mi
01/09/2012115,917 mi+5,428 mi
14/11/2013123,898 mi+7,981 mi
14/11/2013123,898 mi
04/12/2014135,849 mi+11,951 mi
04/12/2014135,849 mi
25/11/2015147,816 mi+11,967 mi
29/11/2016159,212 mi+11,396 mi
29/11/2016159,212 mi
21/11/2017172,847 mi+13,635 mi
29/11/2018186,472 mi+13,625 mi
20/11/2019191,368 mi+4,896 mi
04/12/2020198,295 mi+6,927 mi
02/12/2021204,293 mi+5,998 mi
02/12/2021204,293 mi
17/11/2022211,969 mi+7,676 mi
23/11/2023220,574 mi+8,605 mi
29/11/2024227,291 mi+6,717 mi
04/12/2024227,293 mi+2 mi

Average of roughly 9,143 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.

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/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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Good MOT pass rate (80%)

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