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 Petrol 1598cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 3 (73% pass rate). It has 56,839 miles on the clock, averaging 2,800 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 RUO
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 56,839 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1,664 |
| Average per year | 2,800 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | EX52 RUO |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | EX — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About EX52 RUO
What car is EX52 RUO?
EX52 RUO is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2002.
What is the mileage of EX52 RUO?
The last recorded mileage for EX52 RUO was 56,839 miles, recorded on 10 Jun 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has EX52 RUO passed its MOT?
EX52 RUO has had 11 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (8 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 10 Jun 2019.
Is EX52 RUO ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, EX52 RUO 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 RUO?
EX52 RUO is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.