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RF52 HUV

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 7 (63% pass rate). It has 156,555 miles on the clock, averaging 9,520 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 RF52 HUV

MOT Status
Due date passed
156,555
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2005
63%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
9,520

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading156,555 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,520
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RF52 HUV 37k67k97k127k157k '05'18'11

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage156,555 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage156,555 miles
Since last MOT+12,891 miles
PASS
Mileage143,664 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage143,664 miles
Since last MOT+22,870 miles
PASS
Mileage120,794 miles
Since last MOT+2,200 miles
PASS
Mileage118,594 miles
Since last MOT+5,820 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,774 miles
Since last MOT+2,617 miles
PASS
Mileage110,157 miles
Since last MOT+25 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,132 miles
Since last MOT+3,191 miles
PASS
Mileage106,941 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,941 miles
Since last MOT+3,120 miles
PASS
Mileage103,821 miles
Since last MOT+7,925 miles
PASS
Mileage95,896 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,896 miles
Since last MOT+27,724 miles
PASS
Mileage68,172 miles
Since last MOT+16,251 miles
PASS
Mileage51,921 miles
Since last MOT+12,324 miles
PASS
Mileage39,597 miles
Since last MOT+2,998 miles
PASS
Mileage36,599 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage36,599 miles

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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

RegistrationRF52 HUV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRF — Reading, Reading
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About RF52 HUV

What car is RF52 HUV?

RF52 HUV is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.

What is the mileage of RF52 HUV?

The last recorded mileage for RF52 HUV was 156,555 miles, recorded on 7 Jun 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RF52 HUV passed its MOT?

RF52 HUV has had 19 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (12 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 7 Jun 2018.

Is RF52 HUV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RF52 HUV 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 RF52 HUV?

RF52 HUV is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.