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 Diesel 1896cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing once (92% pass rate). It has 110,991 miles on the clock, averaging 6,790 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for RA52 WLB
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 110,991 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3,778 |
| Average per year | 6,790 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RA52 WLB |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RA — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About RA52 WLB
What car is RA52 WLB?
RA52 WLB is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.
What is the mileage of RA52 WLB?
The last recorded mileage for RA52 WLB was 110,991 miles, recorded on 28 Jun 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RA52 WLB passed its MOT?
RA52 WLB has had 13 MOT tests with an 92% pass rate (12 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 28 Jun 2017.
Is RA52 WLB ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RA52 WLB is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is RA52 WLB?
RA52 WLB is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.