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 16 and failing 7 (70% pass rate). It has 181,848 miles on the clock, averaging 7,982 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for RA52 HKN
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 181,848 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 102 |
| Average per year | 7,982 |
| 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 | RA52 HKN |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RA — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About RA52 HKN
What car is RA52 HKN?
RA52 HKN is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.
What is the mileage of RA52 HKN?
The last recorded mileage for RA52 HKN was 181,848 miles, recorded on 24 Feb 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RA52 HKN passed its MOT?
RA52 HKN has had 23 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (16 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 24 Feb 2022.
Is RA52 HKN ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RA52 HKN 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 RA52 HKN?
RA52 HKN is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.