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RE52 SXX

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 16 and failing 4 (80% pass rate). It has 136,960 miles on the clock, averaging 5,338 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 RE52 SXX

MOT Status
Due date passed
136,960
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 4 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
5,338

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading136,960 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,949
Average per year5,338
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RE52 SXX 50k72k94k115k137k '06'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage136,960 miles
Since last MOT+3,949 miles
PASS
Mileage133,011 miles
Since last MOT+4,046 miles
PASS
Mileage128,965 miles
Since last MOT+92 miles
FAIL
Mileage128,873 miles
Since last MOT+765 miles
PASS
Mileage128,108 miles
Since last MOT+73 miles
FAIL
Mileage128,035 miles
Since last MOT+2,759 miles
PASS
Mileage125,276 miles
Since last MOT+2,919 miles
PASS
Mileage122,357 miles
Since last MOT+24 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,333 miles
Since last MOT+3,367 miles
PASS
Mileage118,966 miles
Since last MOT+5,184 miles
PASS
Mileage113,782 miles
Since last MOT+3,600 miles
PASS
Mileage110,182 miles
Since last MOT+3,557 miles
PASS
Mileage106,625 miles
Since last MOT+30 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,595 miles
Since last MOT+4,848 miles
PASS
Mileage101,747 miles
Since last MOT+2,972 miles
PASS
Mileage98,775 miles
Since last MOT+7,911 miles
PASS
Mileage90,864 miles
Since last MOT+13,224 miles
PASS
Mileage77,640 miles
Since last MOT+11,577 miles
PASS
Mileage66,063 miles
Since last MOT+15,984 miles
PASS
Mileage50,079 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE52 SXX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRE — Reading, Reading
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About RE52 SXX

What car is RE52 SXX?

RE52 SXX is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.

What is the mileage of RE52 SXX?

The last recorded mileage for RE52 SXX was 136,960 miles, recorded on 4 Jan 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RE52 SXX passed its MOT?

RE52 SXX has had 20 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (16 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 4 Jan 2023.

Is RE52 SXX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RE52 SXX 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 SXX?

RE52 SXX is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.