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RO52 YKK

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Grey Registered in Reading, Reading · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGrey
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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing once (92% pass rate). It has 131,056 miles on the clock, averaging 439 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for RO52 YKK

MOT Status
Due date passed
131,056
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2010
92%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
439

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

Low mileage
Latest reading131,056 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,511
Average per year439
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RO52 YKK 127k128k129k130k131k '10'20'15

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage131,056 miles
Since last MOT+2,511 miles
PASS
Mileage128,545 miles
Since last MOT+3,275 miles
PASS
Mileage125,270 miles
Since last MOT+8,847 miles
PASS
Mileage116,423 miles
Since last MOT+4,436 miles
PASS
Mileage111,987 miles
Since last MOT+9,487 miles
PASS
Mileage102,500 miles
Since last MOT+2,726 miles
PASS
Mileage99,774 miles
Since last MOT+2,770 miles
PASS
Mileage97,004 miles
Since last MOT+17,569 miles
PASS
Mileage79,435 miles
Since last MOT+34 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,401 miles
Since last MOT+7,836 miles
PASS
Mileage71,565 miles
PASS
Mileage126,851 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 YKK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRO — Reading, Reading
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About RO52 YKK

What car is RO52 YKK?

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

What is the mileage of RO52 YKK?

The last recorded mileage for RO52 YKK was 131,056 miles, recorded on 29 Feb 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RO52 YKK passed its MOT?

RO52 YKK has had 12 MOT tests with an 92% pass rate (11 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 29 Feb 2020.

Is RO52 YKK ULEZ compliant?

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

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