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RO52 YNK

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1595cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1595cc
ColourSilver
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 1595cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 4 (79% pass rate). It has 218,464 miles on the clock, averaging 11,932 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 YNK

MOT Status
Due date passed
218,464
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2005
79%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
11,932

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading218,464 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,796
Average per year11,932
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RO52 YNK 42k86k130k174k218k '05'20'12

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage218,464 miles
Since last MOT+11,796 miles
PASS
Mileage206,668 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage206,668 miles
Since last MOT+7,498 miles
PASS
Mileage199,170 miles
Since last MOT+16,446 miles
PASS
Mileage182,724 miles
Since last MOT+19,560 miles
PASS
Mileage163,164 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage163,164 miles
Since last MOT+12,657 miles
PASS
Mileage150,507 miles
Since last MOT+10,482 miles
PASS
Mileage140,025 miles
Since last MOT+11,322 miles
PASS
Mileage128,703 miles
Since last MOT+12,558 miles
PASS
Mileage116,145 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,143 miles
Since last MOT+11,399 miles
PASS
Mileage104,744 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,734 miles
Since last MOT+11,474 miles
PASS
Mileage93,260 miles
Since last MOT+11,738 miles
PASS
Mileage81,522 miles
Since last MOT+10,718 miles
PASS
Mileage70,804 miles
Since last MOT+14,220 miles
PASS
Mileage56,584 miles
Since last MOT+15,083 miles
PASS
Mileage41,501 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO52 YNK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1595cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRO — Reading, Reading
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About RO52 YNK

What car is RO52 YNK?

RO52 YNK is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.

What is the mileage of RO52 YNK?

The last recorded mileage for RO52 YNK was 218,464 miles, recorded on 30 Sep 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RO52 YNK passed its MOT?

RO52 YNK has had 19 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (15 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 30 Sep 2020.

Is RO52 YNK ULEZ compliant?

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

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