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RF52 HYX

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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 2 (83% pass rate). It has 229,426 miles on the clock, averaging 15,742 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 HYX

MOT Status
Due date passed
229,426
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
83%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
15,742

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading229,426 miles
Reading date
Average per year15,742
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RF52 HYX 71k110k150k190k229k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage229,426 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage229,426 miles
Since last MOT+6,343 miles
PASS
Mileage223,083 miles
Since last MOT+6,827 miles
PASS
Mileage216,256 miles
Since last MOT+8,332 miles
PASS
Mileage207,924 miles
Since last MOT+12,388 miles
PASS
Mileage195,536 miles
Since last MOT+15,112 miles
FAIL
Mileage180,424 miles
Since last MOT+17,930 miles
PASS
Mileage162,494 miles
Since last MOT+21,076 miles
PASS
Mileage141,418 miles
Since last MOT+21,483 miles
PASS
Mileage119,935 miles
Since last MOT+24,418 miles
PASS
Mileage95,517 miles
Since last MOT+24,688 miles
PASS
Mileage70,829 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 HYX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRF — Reading, Reading
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About RF52 HYX

What car is RF52 HYX?

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

What is the mileage of RF52 HYX?

The last recorded mileage for RF52 HYX was 229,426 miles, recorded on 26 Nov 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RF52 HYX passed its MOT?

RF52 HYX has had 12 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (10 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 26 Nov 2016.

Is RF52 HYX ULEZ compliant?

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

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