Vehicle summary
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 3 (81% pass rate). It has 126,474 miles on the clock, averaging 6,756 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 YVR
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 126,474 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 5,294 |
| Average per year | 6,756 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record
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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
| Registration | RO52 YVR |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RO — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About RO52 YVR
What car is RO52 YVR?
RO52 YVR is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.
What is the mileage of RO52 YVR?
The last recorded mileage for RO52 YVR was 126,474 miles, recorded on 15 May 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RO52 YVR passed its MOT?
RO52 YVR has had 16 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (13 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 15 May 2019.
Is RO52 YVR ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RO52 YVR 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 YVR?
RO52 YVR is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.