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RF52 RXP

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 5 (78% pass rate). It has 183,129 miles on the clock, averaging 9,782 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 RF52 RXP

MOT Status
Due date passed
183,129
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
78%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
9,782

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 reading183,129 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,892
Average per year9,782
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RF52 RXP 16k58k100k141k183k '06'24'14

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage183,129 miles
Since last MOT+6,892 miles
PASS
Mileage176,237 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage176,237 miles
Since last MOT+6,757 miles
PASS
Mileage169,480 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage169,480 miles
Since last MOT+6,282 miles
PASS
Mileage163,198 miles
Since last MOT+6,308 miles
PASS
Mileage156,890 miles
Since last MOT+8,693 miles
PASS
Mileage148,197 miles
Since last MOT+9,752 miles
PASS
Mileage138,445 miles
Since last MOT+9,927 miles
PASS
Mileage128,518 miles
Since last MOT+10,266 miles
PASS
Mileage118,252 miles
Since last MOT+11,890 miles
PASS
Mileage106,362 miles
Since last MOT+15,885 miles
PASS
Mileage90,477 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,471 miles
Since last MOT+12,706 miles
PASS
Mileage77,765 miles
Since last MOT+17,835 miles
PASS
Mileage59,930 miles
Since last MOT+11,968 miles
PASS
Mileage47,962 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage47,961 miles
Since last MOT+9,566 miles
PASS
Mileage38,395 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage38,393 miles
Since last MOT+10,583 miles
PASS
Mileage27,810 miles
Since last MOT+6,121 miles
PASS
Mileage21,689 miles
Since last MOT+5,818 miles
PASS
Mileage15,871 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF52 RXP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRF — Reading, Reading
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About RF52 RXP

What car is RF52 RXP?

RF52 RXP is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.

What is the mileage of RF52 RXP?

The last recorded mileage for RF52 RXP was 183,129 miles, recorded on 2 Jan 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RF52 RXP passed its MOT?

RF52 RXP has had 23 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (18 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 2 Jan 2024.

Is RF52 RXP ULEZ compliant?

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

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