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RE52 VFL

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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 225,527 miles on the clock, averaging 13,001 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 VFL

MOT Status
Due date passed
225,527
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
13,001

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading225,527 miles
Reading date
Average per year13,001
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RE52 VFL 77k114k152k189k226k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage225,527 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage225,527 miles
Since last MOT+7,961 miles
PASS
Mileage217,566 miles
Since last MOT+89 miles
FAIL
Mileage217,477 miles
Since last MOT+10,894 miles
PASS
Mileage206,583 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage206,563 miles
Since last MOT+9,333 miles
PASS
Mileage197,230 miles
Since last MOT+10,165 miles
PASS
Mileage187,065 miles
Since last MOT+9,428 miles
PASS
Mileage177,637 miles
Since last MOT+12,712 miles
PASS
Mileage164,925 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage164,925 miles
Since last MOT+19,094 miles
PASS
Mileage145,831 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage145,831 miles
Since last MOT+21,177 miles
PASS
Mileage124,654 miles
Since last MOT+18,002 miles
PASS
Mileage106,652 miles
Since last MOT+8,211 miles
PASS
Mileage98,441 miles
Since last MOT+20,956 miles
PASS
Mileage77,485 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (1997–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE52 VFL
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 VFL

What car is RE52 VFL?

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

What is the mileage of RE52 VFL?

The last recorded mileage for RE52 VFL was 225,527 miles, recorded on 2 Aug 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RE52 VFL passed its MOT?

RE52 VFL has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 2 Aug 2017.

Is RE52 VFL ULEZ compliant?

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

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