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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 185,054 miles on the clock, averaging 12,158 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 RO52 BYD
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 185,054 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2,187 |
| Average per year | 12,158 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 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 | RO52 BYD |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RO — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About RO52 BYD
What car is RO52 BYD?
RO52 BYD is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.
What is the mileage of RO52 BYD?
The last recorded mileage for RO52 BYD was 185,054 miles, recorded on 10 Nov 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RO52 BYD passed its MOT?
RO52 BYD has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 10 Nov 2017.
Is RO52 BYD ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RO52 BYD 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 RO52 BYD?
RO52 BYD is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.