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RO52 KUK

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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 8 (68% pass rate). It has 111,701 miles on the clock, averaging 5,111 miles per year, below 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 KUK

MOT Status
Due date passed
111,701
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
5,111

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

Below average
Latest reading111,701 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,111
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RO52 KUK 18k42k65k88k112k '06'24'17

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage111,701 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,701 miles
Since last MOT+1,122 miles
PASS
Mileage110,579 miles
Since last MOT+1,123 miles
PASS
Mileage109,456 miles
Since last MOT+1,071 miles
PASS
Mileage108,385 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,384 miles
Since last MOT+2,343 miles
PASS
Mileage106,041 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,038 miles
Since last MOT+862 miles
PASS
Mileage105,176 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,171 miles
Since last MOT+1,345 miles
PASS
Mileage103,826 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,826 miles
Since last MOT+5,761 miles
PASS
Mileage98,065 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,059 miles
Since last MOT+10,253 miles
PASS
Mileage87,806 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,806 miles
Since last MOT+13,386 miles
PASS
Mileage74,420 miles
Since last MOT+13,107 miles
PASS
Mileage61,313 miles
Since last MOT+9,221 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,092 miles
Since last MOT+7,741 miles
PASS
Mileage44,351 miles
Since last MOT+3,324 miles
PASS
Mileage41,027 miles
Since last MOT+5,372 miles
PASS
Mileage35,655 miles
Since last MOT+5,151 miles
PASS
Mileage30,504 miles
Since last MOT+5,817 miles
PASS
Mileage24,687 miles
Since last MOT+6,286 miles
PASS
Mileage18,401 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO52 KUK
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 KUK

What car is RO52 KUK?

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

What is the mileage of RO52 KUK?

The last recorded mileage for RO52 KUK was 111,701 miles, recorded on 21 Nov 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RO52 KUK passed its MOT?

RO52 KUK has had 25 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (17 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 21 Nov 2024.

Is RO52 KUK ULEZ compliant?

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

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