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RO52 JXU

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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 4 (64% pass rate). It has 123,607 miles on the clock, averaging 12,829 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 JXU

MOT Status
Due date passed
123,607
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2006
64%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
12,829

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 reading123,607 miles
Reading date
Average per year12,829
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RO52 JXU 36k58k80k102k124k '06'13'11

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage123,607 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,607 miles
Since last MOT+10,930 miles
PASS
Mileage112,677 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,677 miles
Since last MOT+12,078 miles
PASS
Mileage100,599 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,598 miles
Since last MOT+9,734 miles
PASS
Mileage90,864 miles
Since last MOT+15,086 miles
PASS
Mileage75,778 miles
Since last MOT+15,015 miles
PASS
Mileage60,763 miles
Since last MOT+17,951 miles
PASS
Mileage42,812 miles
Since last MOT+6,536 miles
FAIL
Mileage36,276 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 JXU
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 JXU

What car is RO52 JXU?

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

What is the mileage of RO52 JXU?

The last recorded mileage for RO52 JXU was 123,607 miles, recorded on 11 Jun 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RO52 JXU passed its MOT?

RO52 JXU has had 11 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (7 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 11 Jun 2013.

Is RO52 JXU ULEZ compliant?

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

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