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KF52 RCO

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Green Registered in Northampton, Luton and Northampton · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourGreen
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 1598cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 143,075 miles on the clock, averaging 9,930 miles per year, above 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 KF52 RCO

MOT Status
Due date passed
143,075
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
9,930

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading143,075 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13
Average per year9,930
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for KF52 RCO 27k56k85k114k143k '06'17'14

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage143,075 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage143,062 miles
Since last MOT+7,205 miles
PASS
Mileage135,857 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage135,857 miles
Since last MOT+5,207 miles
PASS
Mileage130,650 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage130,648 miles
Since last MOT+14,773 miles
PASS
Mileage115,875 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,871 miles
Since last MOT+15,455 miles
PASS
Mileage100,416 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,409 miles
Since last MOT+10,078 miles
PASS
Mileage90,331 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,322 miles
Since last MOT+15,860 miles
PASS
Mileage74,462 miles
Since last MOT+15,992 miles
PASS
Mileage58,470 miles
Since last MOT+8,709 miles
PASS
Mileage49,761 miles
Since last MOT+11,161 miles
PASS
Mileage38,600 miles
Since last MOT+10,898 miles
PASS
Mileage27,702 miles
Since last MOT+711 miles
PASS
Mileage26,991 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF52 RCO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeKF — Northampton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About KF52 RCO

What car is KF52 RCO?

KF52 RCO is a green Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Northampton in 2002.

What is the mileage of KF52 RCO?

The last recorded mileage for KF52 RCO was 143,075 miles, recorded on 27 Sep 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KF52 RCO passed its MOT?

KF52 RCO has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 27 Sep 2017.

Is KF52 RCO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KF52 RCO 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 KF52 RCO?

KF52 RCO is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.