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RO52 WZB

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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 3 (82% pass rate). It has 129,132 miles on the clock, averaging 6,442 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 WZB

MOT Status
Due date passed
129,132
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
82%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
6,442

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading129,132 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,442
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RO52 WZB 46k67k87k108k129k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage129,132 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage129,132 miles
Since last MOT+18,490 miles
PASS
Mileage110,642 miles
Since last MOT+9,638 miles
PASS
Mileage101,004 miles
Since last MOT+1,913 miles
PASS
Mileage99,091 miles
Since last MOT+3,189 miles
PASS
Mileage95,902 miles
Since last MOT+3,511 miles
PASS
Mileage92,391 miles
Since last MOT+3,853 miles
PASS
Mileage88,538 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,530 miles
Since last MOT+3,219 miles
PASS
Mileage85,311 miles
Since last MOT+4,423 miles
PASS
Mileage80,888 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,888 miles
Since last MOT+5,869 miles
PASS
Mileage75,019 miles
Since last MOT+8,045 miles
PASS
Mileage66,974 miles
Since last MOT+6,450 miles
PASS
Mileage60,524 miles
Since last MOT+6,151 miles
PASS
Mileage54,373 miles
Since last MOT+8,607 miles
PASS
Mileage45,766 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 WZB
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 WZB

What car is RO52 WZB?

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

What is the mileage of RO52 WZB?

The last recorded mileage for RO52 WZB was 129,132 miles, recorded on 26 Sep 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RO52 WZB passed its MOT?

RO52 WZB has had 17 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (14 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 26 Sep 2019.

Is RO52 WZB ULEZ compliant?

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

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