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RF52 MOU

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1595cc

Blue Registered in Reading, Reading · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1595cc
ColourBlue
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 1595cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 4 (69% pass rate). It has 87,080 miles on the clock, averaging 6,460 miles per year, 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 RF52 MOU

MOT Status
Due date passed
87,080
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
6,460

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading87,080 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7
Average per year6,460
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RF52 MOU 24k39k55k71k87k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage87,080 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,073 miles
Since last MOT+42 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,031 miles
Since last MOT+3,321 miles
PASS
Mileage83,710 miles
Since last MOT+3,168 miles
PASS
Mileage80,542 miles
Since last MOT+3,762 miles
PASS
Mileage76,780 miles
Since last MOT+4,937 miles
PASS
Mileage71,843 miles
Since last MOT+4,255 miles
PASS
Mileage67,588 miles
Since last MOT+7,919 miles
PASS
Mileage59,669 miles
Since last MOT+9,662 miles
PASS
Mileage50,007 miles
Since last MOT+22 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,985 miles
Since last MOT+13,720 miles
FAIL
Mileage36,265 miles
Since last MOT+12,700 miles
PASS
Mileage23,565 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF52 MOU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1595cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRF — Reading, Reading
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About RF52 MOU

What car is RF52 MOU?

RF52 MOU is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.

What is the mileage of RF52 MOU?

The last recorded mileage for RF52 MOU was 87,080 miles, recorded on 2 Mar 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RF52 MOU passed its MOT?

RF52 MOU has had 13 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (9 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 2 Mar 2016.

Is RF52 MOU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RF52 MOU 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 RF52 MOU?

RF52 MOU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.