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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 188,414 miles on the clock, averaging 9,860 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 RE52 GKN
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
Above average| Latest reading | 188,414 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 9,860 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 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 GKN |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| 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 GKN
What car is RE52 GKN?
RE52 GKN is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.
What is the mileage of RE52 GKN?
The last recorded mileage for RE52 GKN was 188,414 miles, recorded on 24 Jun 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RE52 GKN passed its MOT?
RE52 GKN has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 24 Jun 2017.
Is RE52 GKN ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RE52 GKN 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 GKN?
RE52 GKN is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.