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RO52 GBF

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1981cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1981cc
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 1981cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 8 (67% pass rate). It has 105,422 miles on the clock, averaging 4,813 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 engine is known for camshaft position sensor (part 06a905377).

MOT & Mileage History for RO52 GBF

MOT Status
Due date passed
105,422
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2005
67%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
4,813

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 reading105,422 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,815
Average per year4,813
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RO52 GBF 18k40k62k84k105k '05'24'16

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage105,422 miles
Since last MOT+1,815 miles
PASS
Mileage103,607 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,607 miles
Since last MOT+3,038 miles
PASS
Mileage100,569 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,563 miles
Since last MOT+3,111 miles
PASS
Mileage97,452 miles
Since last MOT+2,808 miles
PASS
Mileage94,644 miles
Since last MOT+192 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,452 miles
Since last MOT+7,022 miles
PASS
Mileage87,430 miles
Since last MOT+4,654 miles
PASS
Mileage82,776 miles
Since last MOT+6,774 miles
PASS
Mileage76,002 miles
Since last MOT+153 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,849 miles
Since last MOT+3,880 miles
PASS
Mileage71,969 miles
Since last MOT+463 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,506 miles
Since last MOT+799 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,707 miles
Since last MOT+6,859 miles
PASS
Mileage63,848 miles
Since last MOT+7,719 miles
PASS
Mileage56,129 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,129 miles
Since last MOT+6,031 miles
PASS
Mileage50,098 miles
Since last MOT+6,602 miles
PASS
Mileage43,496 miles
Since last MOT+7,748 miles
PASS
Mileage35,748 miles
Since last MOT+7,476 miles
FAIL
Mileage28,272 miles
Since last MOT+7,279 miles
PASS
Mileage20,993 miles
Since last MOT+3,103 miles
PASS
Mileage17,890 miles

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Camshaft position sensor (part 06A905377)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO52 GBF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1981cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRO — Reading, Reading
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About RO52 GBF

What car is RO52 GBF?

RO52 GBF is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1981cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.

What is the mileage of RO52 GBF?

The last recorded mileage for RO52 GBF was 105,422 miles, recorded on 4 Jan 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RO52 GBF passed its MOT?

RO52 GBF has had 24 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (16 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 4 Jan 2024.

Is RO52 GBF ULEZ compliant?

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

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