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RF52 TGO

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Grey Registered in Reading, Reading · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourGrey
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 3 (85% pass rate). It has 57,247 miles on the clock, averaging 1,630 miles per year, well 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 TGO

MOT Status
Due date passed
57,247
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
85%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
1,630

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading57,247 miles
Reading date
Average per year1,630
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RF52 TGO 31k38k44k51k57k '06'22'16

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage57,247 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,247 miles
Since last MOT+7,056 miles
PASS
Mileage50,191 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,191 miles
Since last MOT+754 miles
PASS
Mileage49,437 miles
Since last MOT+319 miles
PASS
Mileage49,118 miles
Since last MOT+652 miles
PASS
Mileage48,466 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,466 miles
Since last MOT+965 miles
PASS
Mileage47,501 miles
Since last MOT+814 miles
PASS
Mileage46,687 miles
Since last MOT+892 miles
PASS
Mileage45,795 miles
Since last MOT+909 miles
PASS
Mileage44,886 miles
Since last MOT+1,243 miles
PASS
Mileage43,643 miles
Since last MOT+1,423 miles
PASS
Mileage42,220 miles
Since last MOT+1,357 miles
PASS
Mileage40,863 miles
Since last MOT+1,547 miles
PASS
Mileage39,316 miles
Since last MOT+1,248 miles
PASS
Mileage38,068 miles
Since last MOT+1,642 miles
PASS
Mileage36,426 miles
Since last MOT+1,609 miles
PASS
Mileage34,817 miles
Since last MOT+3,629 miles
PASS
Mileage31,188 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About RF52 TGO

What car is RF52 TGO?

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

What is the mileage of RF52 TGO?

The last recorded mileage for RF52 TGO was 57,247 miles, recorded on 25 Nov 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RF52 TGO passed its MOT?

RF52 TGO has had 20 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (17 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 25 Nov 2022.

Is RF52 TGO ULEZ compliant?

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

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