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 2002 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 182,854 miles on the clock, averaging 7,684 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 WXL
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 182,854 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 7,684 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 15 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 WXL |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RO — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About RO52 WXL
What car is RO52 WXL?
RO52 WXL is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.
What is the mileage of RO52 WXL?
The last recorded mileage for RO52 WXL was 182,854 miles, recorded on 16 Jun 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RO52 WXL passed its MOT?
RO52 WXL has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 16 Jun 2017.
Is RO52 WXL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RO52 WXL 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 WXL?
RO52 WXL is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.