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RO52 FMF

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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 10 (60% pass rate). It has 207,949 miles on the clock, averaging 12,655 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 FMF

MOT Status
Due date passed
207,949
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
60%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
12,655

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading207,949 miles
Reading date
Average per year12,655
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RO52 FMF 31k75k120k164k208k '06'20'13

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage207,949 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage207,949 miles
Since last MOT+10,241 miles
PASS
Mileage197,708 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage197,708 miles
Since last MOT+9,977 miles
PASS
Mileage187,731 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage187,731 miles
Since last MOT+16,171 miles
PASS
Mileage171,560 miles
Since last MOT+13,667 miles
PASS
Mileage157,893 miles
Since last MOT+17,133 miles
PASS
Mileage140,760 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage140,755 miles
Since last MOT+17,977 miles
PASS
Mileage122,778 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,775 miles
Since last MOT+20,629 miles
PASS
Mileage102,146 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,146 miles
Since last MOT+19,584 miles
PASS
Mileage82,562 miles
Since last MOT+18,543 miles
PASS
Mileage64,019 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,019 miles
Since last MOT+6,939 miles
PASS
Mileage57,080 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,080 miles
Since last MOT+3,855 miles
PASS
Mileage53,225 miles
Since last MOT+7,199 miles
PASS
Mileage46,026 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,026 miles
Since last MOT+7,723 miles
PASS
Mileage38,303 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,303 miles
Since last MOT+7,156 miles
PASS
Mileage31,147 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 FMF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRO — Reading, Reading
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About RO52 FMF

What car is RO52 FMF?

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

What is the mileage of RO52 FMF?

The last recorded mileage for RO52 FMF was 207,949 miles, recorded on 18 Sep 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RO52 FMF passed its MOT?

RO52 FMF has had 25 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (15 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 18 Sep 2020.

Is RO52 FMF ULEZ compliant?

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

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