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OV52 RUU

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
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 28 MOT tests on record, passing 22 and failing 6 (79% pass rate). It has 102,793 miles on the clock, averaging 4,114 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 OV52 RUU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
102,793
Last Mileage
Recorded
28
Total Tests
Since 2005
79%
Pass Rate
22 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 28 tests on record
4,114

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading102,793 miles
Reading date
Miles last year819
Average per year4,114
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OV52 RUU 19k40k61k82k103k '05'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record

PASS
Mileage102,793 miles
Since last MOT+819 miles
PASS
Mileage101,974 miles
Since last MOT+1,271 miles
PASS
Mileage100,703 miles
Since last MOT+699 miles
PASS
Mileage100,004 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,004 miles
Since last MOT+1,336 miles
PASS
Mileage98,668 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,668 miles
Since last MOT+2,262 miles
PASS
Mileage96,406 miles
Since last MOT+4,638 miles
PASS
Mileage91,768 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,768 miles
Since last MOT+4,216 miles
PASS
Mileage87,552 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,552 miles
Since last MOT+2,159 miles
PASS
Mileage85,393 miles
Since last MOT+5,705 miles
PASS
Mileage79,688 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,688 miles
Since last MOT+4,238 miles
PASS
Mileage75,450 miles
Since last MOT+8,117 miles
PASS
Mileage67,333 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,332 miles
Since last MOT+6,312 miles
PASS
Mileage61,020 miles
Since last MOT+6,521 miles
PASS
Mileage54,499 miles
Since last MOT+5,575 miles
PASS
Mileage48,924 miles
Since last MOT+4,950 miles
PASS
Mileage43,974 miles
Since last MOT+6,965 miles
PASS
Mileage37,009 miles
Since last MOT+5,550 miles
PASS
Mileage31,459 miles
Since last MOT+4,139 miles
PASS
Mileage27,320 miles
Since last MOT+3,707 miles
PASS
Mileage23,613 miles
Since last MOT+4,252 miles
PASS
Mileage19,361 miles
Since last MOTRetest
PASS
Mileage19,361 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV52 RUU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeOV — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About OV52 RUU

What car is OV52 RUU?

OV52 RUU is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Oxford in 2002.

What is the mileage of OV52 RUU?

The last recorded mileage for OV52 RUU was 102,793 miles, recorded on 2 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OV52 RUU passed its MOT?

OV52 RUU has had 28 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (22 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 2 Feb 2026.

Is OV52 RUU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, OV52 RUU 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 OV52 RUU?

OV52 RUU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.