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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 157,593 miles on the clock, averaging 8,268 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for RO52 GBU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 157,593 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 96 |
| Average per year | 8,268 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 20 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 GBU |
| 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 GBU
What car is RO52 GBU?
RO52 GBU is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.
What is the mileage of RO52 GBU?
The last recorded mileage for RO52 GBU was 157,593 miles, recorded on 11 Feb 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RO52 GBU passed its MOT?
RO52 GBU has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 11 Feb 2020.
Is RO52 GBU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RO52 GBU 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 GBU?
RO52 GBU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.