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RO52 XAB

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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 2 (82% pass rate). It has 153,325 miles on the clock, averaging 5,698 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 XAB

MOT Status
Due date passed
153,325
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2006
82%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
5,698

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading153,325 miles
Reading date
Miles last year15
Average per year5,698
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RO52 XAB 105k117k129k141k153k '06'15'12

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage153,325 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage153,310 miles
Since last MOT+8,877 miles
PASS
Mileage144,433 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage144,422 miles
Since last MOT+14,315 miles
PASS
Mileage130,107 miles
Since last MOT+18,399 miles
PASS
Mileage111,708 miles
Since last MOT+15,097 miles
PASS
Mileage96,611 miles
Since last MOT+14,300 miles
PASS
Mileage82,311 miles
Since last MOT+7,841 miles
PASS
Mileage74,470 miles
PASS
Mileage129,237 miles
Since last MOT+24,210 miles
PASS
Mileage105,027 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 XAB
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 XAB

What car is RO52 XAB?

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

What is the mileage of RO52 XAB?

The last recorded mileage for RO52 XAB was 153,325 miles, recorded on 8 Apr 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RO52 XAB passed its MOT?

RO52 XAB has had 11 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (9 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 8 Apr 2015.

Is RO52 XAB ULEZ compliant?

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

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