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RE52 TGU

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Beige Registered in Reading, Reading · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBeige
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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 3 (70% pass rate). It has 122,519 miles on the clock, averaging 12,035 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 RE52 TGU

MOT Status
Due date passed
122,519
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
12,035

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading122,519 miles
Reading date
Average per year12,035
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RE52 TGU 38k59k80k101k123k '06'13'10

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage122,519 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage122,519 miles
Since last MOT+18,479 miles
PASS
Mileage104,040 miles
Since last MOT+14,479 miles
PASS
Mileage89,561 miles
Since last MOT+7,998 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,563 miles
Since last MOT+6,001 miles
PASS
Mileage75,562 miles
Since last MOT+10,404 miles
PASS
Mileage65,158 miles
Since last MOT+14,176 miles
PASS
Mileage50,982 miles
Since last MOT+13,013 miles
PASS
Mileage37,969 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,969 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE52 TGU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRE — Reading, Reading
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About RE52 TGU

What car is RE52 TGU?

RE52 TGU is an beige Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.

What is the mileage of RE52 TGU?

The last recorded mileage for RE52 TGU was 122,519 miles, recorded on 16 Nov 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RE52 TGU passed its MOT?

RE52 TGU has had 10 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (7 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 16 Nov 2013.

Is RE52 TGU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RE52 TGU 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 RE52 TGU?

RE52 TGU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.