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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 195,933 miles on the clock, averaging 12,223 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 LXG
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 195,933 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 123 |
| Average per year | 12,223 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 16 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 | RF52 LXG |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RF — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About RF52 LXG
What car is RF52 LXG?
RF52 LXG is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.
What is the mileage of RF52 LXG?
The last recorded mileage for RF52 LXG was 195,933 miles, recorded on 12 Oct 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RF52 LXG passed its MOT?
RF52 LXG has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 12 Oct 2017.
Is RF52 LXG ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RF52 LXG 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 LXG?
RF52 LXG is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.