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 6 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing once (83% pass rate). It has 75,566 miles on the clock, averaging 6,869 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 RF52 NLM
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 75,566 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4,889 |
| Average per year | 6,869 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 6 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 | RF52 NLM |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RF — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About RF52 NLM
What car is RF52 NLM?
RF52 NLM is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.
What is the mileage of RF52 NLM?
The last recorded mileage for RF52 NLM was 75,566 miles, recorded on 18 Jan 2010 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RF52 NLM passed its MOT?
RF52 NLM has had 6 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (5 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 18 Jan 2010.
Is RF52 NLM ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RF52 NLM 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 RF52 NLM?
RF52 NLM is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.