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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 5 (77% pass rate). It has 212,701 miles on the clock, averaging 8,646 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for RO52 YYX
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 212,701 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 5,719 |
| Average per year | 8,646 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 22 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 YYX |
| 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 YYX
What car is RO52 YYX?
RO52 YYX is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.
What is the mileage of RO52 YYX?
The last recorded mileage for RO52 YYX was 212,701 miles, recorded on 17 Apr 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RO52 YYX passed its MOT?
RO52 YYX has had 22 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (17 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 17 Apr 2023.
Is RO52 YYX ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RO52 YYX 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 YYX?
RO52 YYX is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.