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RO52 FPD

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1595cc

Grey Registered in Reading, Reading · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1595cc
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 1595cc has had 10 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 3 (70% pass rate). It has 79,712 miles on the clock, averaging 9,378 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 RO52 FPD

MOT Status
Due date passed
79,712
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
9,378

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 reading79,712 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,378
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RO52 FPD 29k42k54k67k80k '06'12'10

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage79,712 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,712 miles
Since last MOT+4,601 miles
PASS
Mileage75,111 miles
Since last MOT+8,494 miles
PASS
Mileage66,617 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,617 miles
Since last MOT+11,778 miles
PASS
Mileage54,839 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,839 miles
Since last MOT+15,261 miles
PASS
Mileage39,578 miles
Since last MOT+2,018 miles
PASS
Mileage37,560 miles
Since last MOT+8,437 miles
PASS
Mileage29,123 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO52 FPD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1595cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRO — Reading, Reading
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About RO52 FPD

What car is RO52 FPD?

RO52 FPD is an grey Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.

What is the mileage of RO52 FPD?

The last recorded mileage for RO52 FPD was 79,712 miles, recorded on 20 Feb 2012 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RO52 FPD passed its MOT?

RO52 FPD has had 10 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (7 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 20 Feb 2012.

Is RO52 FPD ULEZ compliant?

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

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