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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 167,942 miles on the clock, averaging 7,550 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 RE52 FBA
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 167,942 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 8 |
| Average per year | 7,550 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 20 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 | RE52 FBA |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RE — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About RE52 FBA
What car is RE52 FBA?
RE52 FBA is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.
What is the mileage of RE52 FBA?
The last recorded mileage for RE52 FBA was 167,942 miles, recorded on 7 Jan 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RE52 FBA passed its MOT?
RE52 FBA has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 7 Jan 2020.
Is RE52 FBA ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RE52 FBA 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 RE52 FBA?
RE52 FBA is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.