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 1781cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 8 (64% pass rate). It has 161,172 miles on the clock, averaging 8,781 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for RL52 OAE
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 161,172 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 8,781 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RL52 OAE |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1781cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RL — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About RL52 OAE
What car is RL52 OAE?
RL52 OAE is an grey Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1781cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.
What is the mileage of RL52 OAE?
The last recorded mileage for RL52 OAE was 161,172 miles, recorded on 6 Jul 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RL52 OAE passed its MOT?
RL52 OAE has had 22 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (14 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 6 Jul 2019.
Is RL52 OAE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RL52 OAE 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 RL52 OAE?
RL52 OAE is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.