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 2003 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 21 and failing once (95% pass rate). It has 102,920 miles on the clock, averaging 3,475 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for RO52 UKM
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 102,920 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 3,475 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 22 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 UKM |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RO — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About RO52 UKM
What car is RO52 UKM?
RO52 UKM is an red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.
What is the mileage of RO52 UKM?
The last recorded mileage for RO52 UKM was 102,920 miles, recorded on 9 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RO52 UKM passed its MOT?
RO52 UKM has had 22 MOT tests with an 95% pass rate (21 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 9 Mar 2026.
Is RO52 UKM ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RO52 UKM is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, 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 UKM?
RO52 UKM is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.