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RO52 GSU

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 2324cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine2324cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£265–£630

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 2324cc has had 29 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 10 (66% pass rate). It has 168,154 miles on the clock, averaging 7,196 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RO52 GSU

MOT Status
Due date passed
168,154
Last Mileage
Recorded
29
Total Tests
Since 2006
66%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 29 tests on record
7,196

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading168,154 miles
Reading date
Miles last year175
Average per year7,196
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RO52 GSU 42k74k105k137k168k '06'24'16

Check RO52 GSU

Full MOT Test History 29 tests on record

PASS
Mileage168,154 miles
Since last MOT+175 miles
FAIL
Mileage167,979 miles
Since last MOT+6,120 miles
PASS
Mileage161,859 miles
Since last MOT+127 miles
FAIL
Mileage161,732 miles
Since last MOT+6,082 miles
PASS
Mileage155,650 miles
Since last MOT+40 miles
FAIL
Mileage155,610 miles
Since last MOT+5,664 miles
PASS
Mileage149,946 miles
Since last MOT+155 miles
FAIL
Mileage149,791 miles
Since last MOT+4,959 miles
PASS
Mileage144,832 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage144,832 miles
Since last MOT+2,564 miles
PASS
Mileage142,268 miles
Since last MOT+4,688 miles
PASS
Mileage137,580 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage137,580 miles
Since last MOT+4,979 miles
PASS
Mileage132,601 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage132,600 miles
Since last MOT+3,171 miles
PASS
Mileage129,429 miles
Since last MOT+3,449 miles
PASS
Mileage125,980 miles
Since last MOT+5,781 miles
PASS
Mileage120,199 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,198 miles
Since last MOT+4,951 miles
PASS
Mileage115,247 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,247 miles
Since last MOT+10,587 miles
PASS
Mileage104,660 miles
Since last MOT+12,495 miles
PASS
Mileage92,165 miles
Since last MOT+13,666 miles
PASS
Mileage78,499 miles
Since last MOT+11,867 miles
PASS
Mileage66,632 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,632 miles
Since last MOT+13,299 miles
PASS
Mileage53,333 miles
Since last MOT+3,204 miles
PASS
Mileage50,129 miles
Since last MOT+7,756 miles
PASS
Mileage42,373 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO52 GSU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2324cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRO — Reading, Reading
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About RO52 GSU

What car is RO52 GSU?

RO52 GSU is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (2324cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.

What is the mileage of RO52 GSU?

The last recorded mileage for RO52 GSU was 168,154 miles, recorded on 23 Jan 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RO52 GSU passed its MOT?

RO52 GSU has had 29 MOT tests with a 66% pass rate (19 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 23 Jan 2024.

Is RO52 GSU ULEZ compliant?

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

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