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EX52 RDU

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1595cc

Red Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1595cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1595cc has had 26 MOT tests on record, passing 21 and failing 5 (81% pass rate). It has 86,130 miles on the clock, averaging 2,926 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.

MOT & Mileage History for EX52 RDU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
86,130
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2006
81%
Pass Rate
21 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
2,926

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading86,130 miles
Reading date
Average per year2,926
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EX52 RDU 28k43k57k72k86k '06'26'18

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage86,130 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,130 miles
Since last MOT+903 miles
PASS
Mileage85,227 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,227 miles
Since last MOT+771 miles
PASS
Mileage84,456 miles
Since last MOT+775 miles
PASS
Mileage83,681 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,681 miles
Since last MOT+642 miles
PASS
Mileage83,039 miles
Since last MOT+777 miles
PASS
Mileage82,262 miles
Since last MOT+617 miles
PASS
Mileage81,645 miles
Since last MOT+499 miles
PASS
Mileage81,146 miles
Since last MOT+1,433 miles
PASS
Mileage79,713 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,713 miles
Since last MOT+1,101 miles
PASS
Mileage78,612 miles
Since last MOT+1,699 miles
PASS
Mileage76,913 miles
Since last MOT+2,372 miles
PASS
Mileage74,541 miles
Since last MOT+3,718 miles
PASS
Mileage70,823 miles
Since last MOT+4,806 miles
PASS
Mileage66,017 miles
Since last MOT+6,470 miles
PASS
Mileage59,547 miles
Since last MOT+4,668 miles
PASS
Mileage54,879 miles
Since last MOT+5,184 miles
PASS
Mileage49,695 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,695 miles
Since last MOT+4,815 miles
PASS
Mileage44,880 miles
Since last MOT+5,584 miles
PASS
Mileage39,296 miles
Since last MOT+4,692 miles
PASS
Mileage34,604 miles
Since last MOT+6,229 miles
PASS
Mileage28,375 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX52 RDU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1595cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeEX — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About EX52 RDU

What car is EX52 RDU?

EX52 RDU is an red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2002.

What is the mileage of EX52 RDU?

The last recorded mileage for EX52 RDU was 86,130 miles, recorded on 22 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EX52 RDU passed its MOT?

EX52 RDU has had 26 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (21 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 22 Jun 2026.

Is EX52 RDU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EX52 RDU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is EX52 RDU?

EX52 RDU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.