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RF52 MSO

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Blue Registered in Reading, Reading · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 113,928 miles on the clock, averaging 6,867 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for RF52 MSO

MOT Status
Due date passed
113,928
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
79%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
6,867

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 reading113,928 miles
Reading date
Miles last year16,125
Average per year6,867
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RF52 MSO 35k55k74k94k114k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage113,928 miles
Since last MOT+16,125 miles
PASS
Mileage97,803 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,796 miles
Since last MOT+7,915 miles
PASS
Mileage89,881 miles
Since last MOT+11,626 miles
PASS
Mileage78,255 miles
Since last MOT+9,399 miles
PASS
Mileage68,856 miles
Since last MOT+7,784 miles
PASS
Mileage61,072 miles
Since last MOT+2,412 miles
PASS
Mileage58,660 miles
Since last MOT+2,826 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,834 miles
Since last MOT+7,483 miles
PASS
Mileage48,351 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,351 miles
Since last MOT+3,638 miles
PASS
Mileage44,713 miles
Since last MOT+8,183 miles
PASS
Mileage36,530 miles
Since last MOT+1,683 miles
PASS
Mileage34,847 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF52 MSO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRF — Reading, Reading
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About RF52 MSO

What car is RF52 MSO?

RF52 MSO is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.

What is the mileage of RF52 MSO?

The last recorded mileage for RF52 MSO was 113,928 miles, recorded on 24 May 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RF52 MSO passed its MOT?

RF52 MSO has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 24 May 2018.

Is RF52 MSO ULEZ compliant?

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

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