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RO52 YWL

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Grey Registered in Reading, Reading · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourGrey
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 126,497 miles on the clock, averaging 8,792 miles per year, around 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 YWL

MOT Status
Due date passed
126,497
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
8,792

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading126,497 miles
Reading date
Miles last year34
Average per year8,792
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RO52 YWL 37k59k82k104k126k '06'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage126,497 miles
Since last MOT+34 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,463 miles
Since last MOT+9,328 miles
PASS
Mileage117,135 miles
Since last MOT+5,681 miles
PASS
Mileage111,454 miles
Since last MOT+4,254 miles
PASS
Mileage107,200 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,196 miles
Since last MOT+4,760 miles
PASS
Mileage102,436 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,436 miles
Since last MOT+5,606 miles
PASS
Mileage96,830 miles
Since last MOT+16,990 miles
PASS
Mileage79,840 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,840 miles
Since last MOT+17,987 miles
PASS
Mileage61,853 miles
Since last MOT+1,228 miles
PASS
Mileage60,625 miles
Since last MOT+7,719 miles
PASS
Mileage52,906 miles
Since last MOT+15,949 miles
PASS
Mileage36,957 miles
Since last MOT+31 miles
FAIL
Mileage36,926 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO52 YWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRO — Reading, Reading
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About RO52 YWL

What car is RO52 YWL?

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

What is the mileage of RO52 YWL?

The last recorded mileage for RO52 YWL was 126,497 miles, recorded on 3 May 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RO52 YWL passed its MOT?

RO52 YWL has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 3 May 2016.

Is RO52 YWL ULEZ compliant?

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

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