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RO52 FNR

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Grey Registered in Reading, Reading · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGrey
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 151,716 miles on the clock, averaging 10,055 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 FNR

MOT Status
Due date passed
151,716
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
10,055

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 reading151,716 miles
Reading date
Average per year10,055
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RO52 FNR 40k68k96k124k152k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage151,716 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage151,716 miles
Since last MOT+14,211 miles
PASS
Mileage137,505 miles
Since last MOT+41 miles
FAIL
Mileage137,464 miles
Since last MOT+8,708 miles
PASS
Mileage128,756 miles
Since last MOT+9,844 miles
PASS
Mileage118,912 miles
Since last MOT+7,815 miles
PASS
Mileage111,097 miles
Since last MOT+6,475 miles
PASS
Mileage104,622 miles
Since last MOT+7,395 miles
PASS
Mileage97,227 miles
Since last MOT+8,425 miles
PASS
Mileage88,802 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,802 miles
Since last MOT+10,546 miles
PASS
Mileage78,256 miles
Since last MOT+4,304 miles
PASS
Mileage73,952 miles
Since last MOT+5,967 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,985 miles
Since last MOT+13,964 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,021 miles
Since last MOT+14,421 miles
PASS
Mileage39,600 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 FNR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRO — Reading, Reading
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About RO52 FNR

What car is RO52 FNR?

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

What is the mileage of RO52 FNR?

The last recorded mileage for RO52 FNR was 151,716 miles, recorded on 29 Nov 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RO52 FNR passed its MOT?

RO52 FNR has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 29 Nov 2017.

Is RO52 FNR ULEZ compliant?

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

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