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RO52 JYN

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 5 (64% pass rate). It has 87,993 miles on the clock, averaging 5,207 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for RO52 JYN

MOT Status
Due date passed
87,993
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2005
64%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
5,207

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

Below average
Latest reading87,993 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,207
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RO52 JYN 33k46k60k74k88k '05'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage87,993 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,993 miles
Since last MOT+2,942 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,051 miles
Since last MOT+4,139 miles
PASS
Mileage80,912 miles
Since last MOT+3,057 miles
PASS
Mileage77,855 miles
Since last MOT+3,733 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,122 miles
Since last MOT+4,453 miles
PASS
Mileage69,669 miles
Since last MOT+4,135 miles
PASS
Mileage65,534 miles
Since last MOT+74 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,460 miles
Since last MOT+4,125 miles
PASS
Mileage61,335 miles
Since last MOT+7,750 miles
PASS
Mileage53,585 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,584 miles
Since last MOT+16,364 miles
PASS
Mileage37,220 miles
Since last MOT+4,703 miles
PASS
Mileage32,517 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 JYN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRO — Reading, Reading
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About RO52 JYN

What car is RO52 JYN?

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

What is the mileage of RO52 JYN?

The last recorded mileage for RO52 JYN was 87,993 miles, recorded on 23 May 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RO52 JYN passed its MOT?

RO52 JYN has had 14 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (9 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 23 May 2016.

Is RO52 JYN ULEZ compliant?

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

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