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 1390cc has had 30 MOT tests on record, passing 21 and failing 9 (70% pass rate). It has 51,620 miles on the clock, averaging 1,926 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for GU52 RKO
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
Gaps in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 51,620 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 1,926 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 30 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | GU52 RKO |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | GU — Brighton, Garden of England |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About GU52 RKO
What car is GU52 RKO?
GU52 RKO is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Brighton in 2002.
What is the mileage of GU52 RKO?
The last recorded mileage for GU52 RKO was 51,620 miles, recorded on 8 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GU52 RKO passed its MOT?
GU52 RKO has had 30 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (21 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 8 Jul 2026.
Is GU52 RKO ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GU52 RKO 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 GU52 RKO?
GU52 RKO is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.