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RO52 WZX

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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 4 (78% pass rate). It has 214,587 miles on the clock, averaging 12,181 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 WZX

MOT Status
Due date passed
214,587
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2005
78%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
12,181

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading214,587 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,626
Average per year12,181
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RO52 WZX 51k92k133k174k215k '05'19'12

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage214,587 miles
Since last MOT+10,626 miles
PASS
Mileage203,961 miles
Since last MOT+9,673 miles
PASS
Mileage194,288 miles
Since last MOT+5,253 miles
PASS
Mileage189,035 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage189,034 miles
Since last MOT+9,907 miles
PASS
Mileage179,127 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage179,126 miles
Since last MOT+8,782 miles
PASS
Mileage170,344 miles
Since last MOT+13,044 miles
PASS
Mileage157,300 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage157,289 miles
Since last MOT+18,069 miles
PASS
Mileage139,220 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage139,219 miles
Since last MOT+13,864 miles
PASS
Mileage125,355 miles
Since last MOT+15,405 miles
PASS
Mileage109,950 miles
Since last MOT+16,520 miles
PASS
Mileage93,430 miles
Since last MOT+16,288 miles
PASS
Mileage77,142 miles
Since last MOT+12,706 miles
PASS
Mileage64,436 miles
Since last MOT+13,433 miles
PASS
Mileage51,003 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO52 WZX
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 WZX

What car is RO52 WZX?

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

What is the mileage of RO52 WZX?

The last recorded mileage for RO52 WZX was 214,587 miles, recorded on 1 Apr 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RO52 WZX passed its MOT?

RO52 WZX has had 18 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (14 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 1 Apr 2019.

Is RO52 WZX ULEZ compliant?

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

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