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 1595cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 88,058 miles on the clock, averaging 5,515 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 XFY
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 88,058 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 5,515 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RO52 XFY |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1595cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RO — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About RO52 XFY
What car is RO52 XFY?
RO52 XFY is an grey Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.
What is the mileage of RO52 XFY?
The last recorded mileage for RO52 XFY was 88,058 miles, recorded on 20 Aug 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RO52 XFY passed its MOT?
RO52 XFY has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 20 Aug 2019.
Is RO52 XFY ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RO52 XFY 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 XFY?
RO52 XFY is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.