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RO52 XSX

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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 8 (65% pass rate). It has 211,937 miles on the clock, averaging 11,269 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 XSX

MOT Status
Due date passed
211,937
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2005
65%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
11,269

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading211,937 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,102
Average per year11,269
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RO52 XSX 27k73k119k166k212k '05'22'15

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage211,937 miles
Since last MOT+3,102 miles
PASS
Mileage208,835 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage208,835 miles
Since last MOT+14,867 miles
PASS
Mileage193,968 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage193,968 miles
Since last MOT+14,660 miles
PASS
Mileage179,308 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage179,308 miles
Since last MOT+13,375 miles
PASS
Mileage165,933 miles
Since last MOT+16,670 miles
PASS
Mileage149,263 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage149,263 miles
Since last MOT+15,981 miles
PASS
Mileage133,282 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage133,282 miles
Since last MOT+10,797 miles
PASS
Mileage122,485 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,483 miles
Since last MOT+8,118 miles
PASS
Mileage114,365 miles
Since last MOT+7,619 miles
PASS
Mileage106,746 miles
Since last MOT+3,789 miles
PASS
Mileage102,957 miles
Since last MOT+18,107 miles
PASS
Mileage84,850 miles
Since last MOT+13,364 miles
PASS
Mileage71,486 miles
Since last MOT+19,740 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,746 miles
Since last MOT+12,890 miles
PASS
Mileage38,856 miles
Since last MOT+11,826 miles
PASS
Mileage27,030 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage27,030 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 XSX
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 XSX

What car is RO52 XSX?

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

What is the mileage of RO52 XSX?

The last recorded mileage for RO52 XSX was 211,937 miles, recorded on 7 Apr 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RO52 XSX passed its MOT?

RO52 XSX has had 23 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (15 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 7 Apr 2022.

Is RO52 XSX ULEZ compliant?

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

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