Vehicle summary
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 158,557 miles on the clock, averaging 8,315 miles per year, around 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 RBV
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 158,557 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 5,650 |
| Average per year | 8,315 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RF52 RBV |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RF — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About RF52 RBV
What car is RF52 RBV?
RF52 RBV is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.
What is the mileage of RF52 RBV?
The last recorded mileage for RF52 RBV was 158,557 miles, recorded on 21 Dec 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RF52 RBV passed its MOT?
RF52 RBV has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 21 Dec 2018.
Is RF52 RBV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RF52 RBV 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 RBV?
RF52 RBV is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.