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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 9 (65% pass rate). It has 202,965 miles on the clock, averaging 9,046 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 HAO
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 202,965 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1 |
| Average per year | 9,046 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 26 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 HAO |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| 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 HAO
What car is RE52 HAO?
RE52 HAO is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.
What is the mileage of RE52 HAO?
The last recorded mileage for RE52 HAO was 202,965 miles, recorded on 21 Dec 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RE52 HAO passed its MOT?
RE52 HAO has had 26 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (17 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 21 Dec 2021.
Is RE52 HAO ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RE52 HAO 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 HAO?
RE52 HAO is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.