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FV52 RGO

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 2792cc

Black Registered in Lincoln, Forest and Fens · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine2792cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£265–£630

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 2003 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 2792cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 5 (80% pass rate). It has 185,823 miles on the clock, averaging 7,971 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 2.8 VR6 engine is known for aqp/aue and component.

MOT & Mileage History for FV52 RGO

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
185,823
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
7,971

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading185,823 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,971
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FV52 RGO 26k66k106k146k186k '06'26'15

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage185,823 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage185,823 miles
Since last MOT+3,816 miles
PASS
Mileage182,007 miles
Since last MOT+4,180 miles
PASS
Mileage177,827 miles
Since last MOT+2,157 miles
PASS
Mileage175,670 miles
Since last MOT+4,398 miles
PASS
Mileage171,272 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage171,272 miles
Since last MOT+8,413 miles
PASS
Mileage162,859 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage162,859 miles
Since last MOT+9,774 miles
PASS
Mileage153,085 miles
Since last MOT+8,960 miles
PASS
Mileage144,125 miles
Since last MOT+8,337 miles
PASS
Mileage135,788 miles
Since last MOT+9,163 miles
PASS
Mileage126,625 miles
Since last MOT+9,262 miles
PASS
Mileage117,363 miles
Since last MOT+11,108 miles
PASS
Mileage106,255 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,253 miles
Since last MOT+10,737 miles
PASS
Mileage95,516 miles
Since last MOT+10,310 miles
PASS
Mileage85,206 miles
Since last MOT+9,931 miles
PASS
Mileage75,275 miles
Since last MOT+232 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,043 miles
Since last MOT+10,244 miles
PASS
Mileage64,799 miles
Since last MOT+9,871 miles
PASS
Mileage54,928 miles
Since last MOT+9,874 miles
PASS
Mileage45,054 miles
Since last MOT+10,062 miles
PASS
Mileage34,992 miles
Since last MOT+8,687 miles
PASS
Mileage26,305 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV52 RGO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2792cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFV — Lincoln, Forest and Fens
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About FV52 RGO

What car is FV52 RGO?

FV52 RGO is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (2792cc). First registered in Lincoln in 2003.

What is the mileage of FV52 RGO?

The last recorded mileage for FV52 RGO was 185,823 miles, recorded on 10 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FV52 RGO passed its MOT?

FV52 RGO has had 25 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (20 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 10 Jan 2026.

Is FV52 RGO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FV52 RGO is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is FV52 RGO?

FV52 RGO is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.