Vehicle summary
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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 80,959 miles on the clock, averaging 6,288 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for RO52 HTC
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 80,959 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 6,288 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RO52 HTC |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RO — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About RO52 HTC
What car is RO52 HTC?
RO52 HTC is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.
What is the mileage of RO52 HTC?
The last recorded mileage for RO52 HTC was 80,959 miles, recorded on 16 Sep 2015 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RO52 HTC passed its MOT?
RO52 HTC has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 16 Sep 2015.
Is RO52 HTC ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RO52 HTC 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 HTC?
RO52 HTC is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.