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RF52 RZN

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 3 MOT tests on record, passing 2 and failing once (67% pass rate). It has 61,121 miles on the clock, averaging 11,713 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 RZN

MOT Status
Due date passed
61,121
Last Mileage
Recorded
3
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
2 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 3 tests on record
11,713

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading61,121 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12,573
Average per year11,713
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RF52 RZN 49k52k55k58k61k '06'07'06

Check RF52 RZN

Full MOT Test History 3 tests on record

PASS
Mileage61,121 miles
Since last MOT+12,573 miles
PASS
Mileage48,548 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,548 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 RZN
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 RZN

What car is RF52 RZN?

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

What is the mileage of RF52 RZN?

The last recorded mileage for RF52 RZN was 61,121 miles, recorded on 20 Apr 2007 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RF52 RZN passed its MOT?

RF52 RZN has had 3 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (2 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 20 Apr 2007.

Is RF52 RZN ULEZ compliant?

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

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