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RL52 OGO

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Reading, Reading · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 8 (62% pass rate). It has 193,892 miles on the clock, averaging 7,593 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for RL52 OGO

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
193,892
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2005
62%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
7,593

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
6

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading193,892 miles
Reading date
Miles last year195
Average per year7,593
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RL52 OGO 38k77k116k155k194k '05'26'14

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage193,892 miles
Since last MOT+195 miles
FAIL
Mileage193,697 miles
Since last MOT+12,608 miles
FAIL
Mileage181,089 miles
Since last MOT+17,119 miles
PASS
Mileage163,970 miles
Since last MOT+908 miles
FAIL
Mileage163,062 miles
Since last MOT+33,985 miles
PASS
Mileage129,077 miles
Since last MOT+138 miles
FAIL
Mileage128,939 miles
Since last MOT+2,644 miles
PASS
Mileage126,295 miles
Since last MOT+13,531 miles
PASS
Mileage112,764 miles
PASS
Mileage202,229 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage202,229 miles
Since last MOT+22,857 miles
PASS
Mileage179,372 miles
Since last MOT+28,142 miles
FAIL
Mileage151,230 miles
Since last MOT+22,057 miles
PASS
Mileage129,173 miles
Since last MOT+14,818 miles
PASS
Mileage114,355 miles
Since last MOT+19,653 miles
PASS
Mileage94,702 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,702 miles
Since last MOT+16,702 miles
PASS
Mileage78,000 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,000 miles
Since last MOT+22,376 miles
PASS
Mileage55,624 miles
Since last MOT+17,280 miles
PASS
Mileage38,344 miles

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

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL52 OGO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRL — Reading, Reading
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About RL52 OGO

What car is RL52 OGO?

RL52 OGO is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.

What is the mileage of RL52 OGO?

The last recorded mileage for RL52 OGO was 193,892 miles, recorded on 11 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RL52 OGO passed its MOT?

RL52 OGO has had 21 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (13 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 11 Jun 2026.

Is RL52 OGO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RL52 OGO 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 RL52 OGO?

RL52 OGO is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.