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 Petrol 1390cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 6 (74% pass rate). It has 139,531 miles on the clock, averaging 6,436 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for RF52 RZE
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
Gap in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 139,531 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 6,436 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RF52 RZE |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RF — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About RF52 RZE
What car is RF52 RZE?
RF52 RZE is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.
What is the mileage of RF52 RZE?
The last recorded mileage for RF52 RZE was 139,531 miles, recorded on 12 Mar 2024 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RF52 RZE passed its MOT?
RF52 RZE has had 23 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (17 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 12 Mar 2024.
Is RF52 RZE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RF52 RZE 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 RF52 RZE?
RF52 RZE is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.