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RO52 JDZ

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Beige Registered in Reading, Reading · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBeige
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 4 (82% pass rate). It has 175,679 miles on the clock, averaging 7,857 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 JDZ

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
175,679
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
82%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
7,857

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading175,679 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,759
Average per year7,857
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RO52 JDZ 16k56k96k136k176k '06'26'15

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage175,679 miles
Since last MOT+1,759 miles
PASS
Mileage173,920 miles
Since last MOT+6,532 miles
PASS
Mileage167,388 miles
Since last MOT+4,310 miles
PASS
Mileage163,078 miles
Since last MOT+6,299 miles
PASS
Mileage156,779 miles
Since last MOT+3,301 miles
PASS
Mileage153,478 miles
Since last MOT+5,597 miles
PASS
Mileage147,881 miles
Since last MOT+7,776 miles
PASS
Mileage140,105 miles
Since last MOT+7,766 miles
PASS
Mileage132,339 miles
Since last MOT+10,503 miles
PASS
Mileage121,836 miles
Since last MOT+13,576 miles
PASS
Mileage108,260 miles
Since last MOT+14,973 miles
PASS
Mileage93,287 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,287 miles
Since last MOT+8,361 miles
PASS
Mileage84,926 miles
Since last MOT+57 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,869 miles
Since last MOT+9,849 miles
PASS
Mileage75,020 miles
Since last MOT+21,700 miles
PASS
Mileage53,320 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,320 miles
Since last MOT+7,639 miles
PASS
Mileage45,681 miles
Since last MOT+8,323 miles
PASS
Mileage37,358 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage37,355 miles
Since last MOT+21,655 miles
PASS
Mileage15,700 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 JDZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRO — Reading, Reading
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About RO52 JDZ

What car is RO52 JDZ?

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

What is the mileage of RO52 JDZ?

The last recorded mileage for RO52 JDZ was 175,679 miles, recorded on 28 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RO52 JDZ passed its MOT?

RO52 JDZ has had 22 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (18 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 28 May 2026.

Is RO52 JDZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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