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RO52 FPX

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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 9 (55% pass rate). It has 170,822 miles on the clock, averaging 2,376 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for RO52 FPX

MOT Status
Due date passed
170,822
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
55%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
2,376

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading170,822 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year2,376
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RO52 FPX 142k149k156k164k171k '06'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage170,822 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage170,819 miles
Since last MOT+11,692 miles
PASS
Mileage159,127 miles
Since last MOT+13,069 miles
PASS
Mileage146,058 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage146,058 miles
Since last MOT+12,983 miles
PASS
Mileage133,075 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage133,074 miles
Since last MOT+6,464 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,610 miles
Since last MOT+8,002 miles
PASS
Mileage118,608 miles
Since last MOT+19 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,589 miles
Since last MOT+14,614 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,975 miles
Since last MOT+7,786 miles
PASS
Mileage96,189 miles
Since last MOT+3,321 miles
PASS
Mileage92,868 miles
Since last MOT+4,924 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,944 miles
Since last MOT+6,250 miles
PASS
Mileage81,694 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,692 miles
Since last MOT+12,526 miles
PASS
Mileage69,166 miles
Since last MOT+9,854 miles
PASS
Mileage59,312 miles
Since last MOT+287 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,025 miles
PASS
Mileage141,580 miles

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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 FPX
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 FPX

What car is RO52 FPX?

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

What is the mileage of RO52 FPX?

The last recorded mileage for RO52 FPX was 170,822 miles, recorded on 22 Jan 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RO52 FPX passed its MOT?

RO52 FPX has had 20 MOT tests with a 55% pass rate (11 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 22 Jan 2019.

Is RO52 FPX ULEZ compliant?

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

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