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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 4 (83% pass rate). It has 190,355 miles on the clock, averaging 7,248 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for BG52 RKV
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 190,355 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 72 |
| Average per year | 7,248 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 23 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 | BG52 RKV |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | BG — Birmingham, Birmingham |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About BG52 RKV
What car is BG52 RKV?
BG52 RKV is a grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2002.
What is the mileage of BG52 RKV?
The last recorded mileage for BG52 RKV was 190,355 miles, recorded on 4 Apr 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BG52 RKV passed its MOT?
BG52 RKV has had 23 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (19 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 4 Apr 2026.
Is BG52 RKV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BG52 RKV 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 BG52 RKV?
BG52 RKV is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.