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RO52 MXG

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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 7 (72% pass rate). It has 210,779 miles on the clock, averaging 10,271 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 MXG

MOT Status
Due date passed
210,779
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2005
72%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
10,271

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading210,779 miles
Reading date
Miles last year18,913
Average per year10,271
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RO52 MXG 38k81k125k168k211k '05'22'14

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage210,779 miles
Since last MOT+18,913 miles
PASS
Mileage191,866 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage191,866 miles
Since last MOT+14,303 miles
PASS
Mileage177,563 miles
Since last MOT+12,691 miles
PASS
Mileage164,872 miles
Since last MOT+10,317 miles
PASS
Mileage154,555 miles
Since last MOT+10,058 miles
PASS
Mileage144,497 miles
Since last MOT+204 miles
FAIL
Mileage144,293 miles
Since last MOT+11,264 miles
PASS
Mileage133,029 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage133,029 miles
Since last MOT+14,355 miles
PASS
Mileage118,674 miles
Since last MOT+14,115 miles
PASS
Mileage104,559 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,559 miles
Since last MOT+21,477 miles
PASS
Mileage83,082 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,071 miles
Since last MOT+1,887 miles
PASS
Mileage81,184 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,184 miles
Since last MOT+2,567 miles
PASS
Mileage78,617 miles
Since last MOT+6,537 miles
PASS
Mileage72,080 miles
Since last MOT+6,543 miles
PASS
Mileage65,537 miles
Since last MOT+4,496 miles
PASS
Mileage61,041 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,041 miles
Since last MOT+7,702 miles
PASS
Mileage53,339 miles
Since last MOT+7,075 miles
PASS
Mileage46,264 miles
Since last MOT+7,972 miles
PASS
Mileage38,292 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 MXG
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 MXG

What car is RO52 MXG?

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

What is the mileage of RO52 MXG?

The last recorded mileage for RO52 MXG was 210,779 miles, recorded on 29 Jul 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RO52 MXG passed its MOT?

RO52 MXG has had 25 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (18 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 29 Jul 2022.

Is RO52 MXG ULEZ compliant?

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

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