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RO52 DUJ

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 9 (64% pass rate). It has 200,932 miles on the clock, averaging 9,440 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 DUJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
200,932
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
64%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
9,440

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading200,932 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,440
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RO52 DUJ 39k79k120k160k201k '06'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage200,932 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage200,932 miles
Since last MOT+6,674 miles
PASS
Mileage194,258 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage194,249 miles
Since last MOT+5,345 miles
PASS
Mileage188,904 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage188,904 miles
Since last MOT+4,388 miles
PASS
Mileage184,516 miles
Since last MOT+7,814 miles
PASS
Mileage176,702 miles
Since last MOT+6,981 miles
PASS
Mileage169,721 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage169,721 miles
Since last MOT+6,462 miles
PASS
Mileage163,259 miles
Since last MOT+9,878 miles
PASS
Mileage153,381 miles
Since last MOT+110 miles
FAIL
Mileage153,271 miles
Since last MOT+10,897 miles
PASS
Mileage142,374 miles
Since last MOT+12,836 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,538 miles
Since last MOT+12,682 miles
PASS
Mileage116,856 miles
Since last MOT+54 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,802 miles
Since last MOT+11,726 miles
PASS
Mileage105,076 miles
Since last MOT+96 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,980 miles
Since last MOT+11,236 miles
PASS
Mileage93,744 miles
Since last MOT+12,498 miles
PASS
Mileage81,246 miles
Since last MOT+13,011 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,235 miles
Since last MOT+12,362 miles
PASS
Mileage55,873 miles
Since last MOT+6,748 miles
PASS
Mileage49,125 miles
Since last MOT+10,554 miles
PASS
Mileage38,571 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

RegistrationRO52 DUJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRO — Reading, Reading
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About RO52 DUJ

What car is RO52 DUJ?

RO52 DUJ is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.

What is the mileage of RO52 DUJ?

The last recorded mileage for RO52 DUJ was 200,932 miles, recorded on 2 Nov 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RO52 DUJ passed its MOT?

RO52 DUJ has had 25 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (16 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 2 Nov 2023.

Is RO52 DUJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RO52 DUJ 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 DUJ?

RO52 DUJ is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.