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RO52 YZN

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1595cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1595cc
ColourBlack
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 7 (65% pass rate). It has 87,061 miles on the clock, averaging 3,929 miles per year, well 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 YZN

MOT Status
Due date passed
87,061
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2005
65%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
3,929

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading87,061 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,744
Average per year3,929
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RO52 YZN 24k39k55k71k87k '05'22'14

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage87,061 miles
Since last MOT+1,744 miles
PASS
Mileage85,317 miles
Since last MOT+338 miles
PASS
Mileage84,979 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,979 miles
Since last MOT+1,763 miles
PASS
Mileage83,216 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,216 miles
Since last MOT+3,021 miles
PASS
Mileage80,195 miles
Since last MOT+1,622 miles
PASS
Mileage78,573 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,573 miles
Since last MOT+5,014 miles
PASS
Mileage73,559 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,555 miles
Since last MOT+4,370 miles
PASS
Mileage69,185 miles
Since last MOT+5,459 miles
PASS
Mileage63,726 miles
Since last MOT+28 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,698 miles
Since last MOT+5,017 miles
PASS
Mileage58,681 miles
Since last MOT+4,069 miles
PASS
Mileage54,612 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,612 miles
Since last MOT+5,762 miles
PASS
Mileage48,850 miles
Since last MOT+13,182 miles
FAIL
Mileage35,668 miles
Since last MOT+12,039 miles
PASS
Mileage23,629 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About RO52 YZN

What car is RO52 YZN?

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

What is the mileage of RO52 YZN?

The last recorded mileage for RO52 YZN was 87,061 miles, recorded on 24 Jan 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RO52 YZN passed its MOT?

RO52 YZN has had 20 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (13 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 24 Jan 2022.

Is RO52 YZN ULEZ compliant?

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

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