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 27 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 9 (67% pass rate). It has 195,169 miles on the clock, averaging 8,630 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 RN52 JWZ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 195,169 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3,339 |
| Average per year | 8,630 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 27 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 | RN52 JWZ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RN — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About RN52 JWZ
What car is RN52 JWZ?
RN52 JWZ is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.
What is the mileage of RN52 JWZ?
The last recorded mileage for RN52 JWZ was 195,169 miles, recorded on 20 Jun 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RN52 JWZ passed its MOT?
RN52 JWZ has had 27 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (18 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 20 Jun 2022.
Is RN52 JWZ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RN52 JWZ 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 RN52 JWZ?
RN52 JWZ is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.