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 1598cc has had 9 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 2 (78% pass rate). It has 133,657 miles on the clock, averaging 14,154 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 YGL
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 133,657 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 741 |
| Average per year | 14,154 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RO52 YGL |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RO — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About RO52 YGL
What car is RO52 YGL?
RO52 YGL is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.
What is the mileage of RO52 YGL?
The last recorded mileage for RO52 YGL was 133,657 miles, recorded on 9 Feb 2013 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RO52 YGL passed its MOT?
RO52 YGL has had 9 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (7 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 9 Feb 2013.
Is RO52 YGL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RO52 YGL 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 YGL?
RO52 YGL is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.