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 2003 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 2 (89% pass rate). It has 187,095 miles on the clock, averaging 9,683 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 UKL
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 187,095 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 9,683 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RO52 UKL |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RO — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About RO52 UKL
What car is RO52 UKL?
RO52 UKL is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.
What is the mileage of RO52 UKL?
The last recorded mileage for RO52 UKL was 187,095 miles, recorded on 20 Jan 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RO52 UKL passed its MOT?
RO52 UKL has had 18 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (16 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 20 Jan 2021.
Is RO52 UKL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RO52 UKL is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, 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 UKL?
RO52 UKL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.