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RO52 KGX

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
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 1598cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 2 (86% pass rate). It has 139,211 miles on the clock, averaging 9,374 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 KGX

MOT Status
Due date passed
139,211
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
86%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
9,374

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading139,211 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,374
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RO52 KGX 36k62k88k113k139k '06'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage139,211 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage139,211 miles
Since last MOT+8,303 miles
PASS
Mileage130,908 miles
Since last MOT+198 miles
FAIL
Mileage130,710 miles
Since last MOT+13,108 miles
PASS
Mileage117,602 miles
Since last MOT+15,267 miles
PASS
Mileage102,335 miles
Since last MOT+10,313 miles
PASS
Mileage92,022 miles
Since last MOT+7,966 miles
PASS
Mileage84,056 miles
Since last MOT+4,591 miles
PASS
Mileage79,465 miles
Since last MOT+4,824 miles
PASS
Mileage74,641 miles
Since last MOT+7,618 miles
PASS
Mileage67,023 miles
Since last MOT+11,426 miles
PASS
Mileage55,597 miles
Since last MOT+8,728 miles
PASS
Mileage46,869 miles
Since last MOT+10,542 miles
PASS
Mileage36,327 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO52 KGX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRO — Reading, Reading
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About RO52 KGX

What car is RO52 KGX?

RO52 KGX is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.

What is the mileage of RO52 KGX?

The last recorded mileage for RO52 KGX was 139,211 miles, recorded on 12 Aug 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RO52 KGX passed its MOT?

RO52 KGX has had 14 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (12 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 12 Aug 2017.

Is RO52 KGX ULEZ compliant?

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

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