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RO52 BGU

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlack
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 27 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 9 (67% pass rate). It has 104,415 miles on the clock, averaging 3,910 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for RO52 BGU

MOT Status
Due date passed
104,415
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
3,910

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

Low mileage
Latest reading104,415 miles
Reading date
Miles last year42
Average per year3,910
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RO52 BGU 33k51k69k87k104k '06'24'16

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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

PASS
Mileage104,415 miles
Since last MOT+42 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,373 miles
Since last MOT+4,917 miles
PASS
Mileage99,456 miles
Since last MOT+9,287 miles
PASS
Mileage90,169 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,156 miles
Since last MOT+6,197 miles
PASS
Mileage83,959 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,954 miles
Since last MOT+2,708 miles
PASS
Mileage81,246 miles
Since last MOT+1,238 miles
PASS
Mileage80,008 miles
Since last MOT+53 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,955 miles
Since last MOT+1,684 miles
PASS
Mileage78,271 miles
Since last MOT+1,815 miles
PASS
Mileage76,456 miles
Since last MOT+2,239 miles
PASS
Mileage74,217 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,217 miles
Since last MOT+2,064 miles
PASS
Mileage72,153 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,153 miles
Since last MOT+2,410 miles
PASS
Mileage69,743 miles
Since last MOT+2,188 miles
PASS
Mileage67,555 miles
Since last MOT+2,620 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,935 miles
Since last MOT+2,237 miles
PASS
Mileage62,698 miles
Since last MOT+2,656 miles
PASS
Mileage60,042 miles
Since last MOT+5,150 miles
PASS
Mileage54,892 miles
Since last MOT+5,703 miles
PASS
Mileage49,189 miles
Since last MOT+7,198 miles
PASS
Mileage41,991 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,991 miles
Since last MOT+8,855 miles
PASS
Mileage33,136 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage33,136 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO52 BGU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRO — Reading, Reading
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About RO52 BGU

What car is RO52 BGU?

RO52 BGU is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.

What is the mileage of RO52 BGU?

The last recorded mileage for RO52 BGU was 104,415 miles, recorded on 5 Nov 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RO52 BGU passed its MOT?

RO52 BGU has had 27 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (18 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 5 Nov 2024.

Is RO52 BGU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RO52 BGU 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 RO52 BGU?

RO52 BGU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.