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 1895cc has had 26 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 8 (69% pass rate). It has 225,127 miles on the clock, averaging 10,530 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for RL52 OBS
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 225,127 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 17 |
| Average per year | 10,530 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 26 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 | RL52 OBS |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1895cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RL — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About RL52 OBS
What car is RL52 OBS?
RL52 OBS is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1895cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.
What is the mileage of RL52 OBS?
The last recorded mileage for RL52 OBS was 225,127 miles, recorded on 10 Jul 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RL52 OBS passed its MOT?
RL52 OBS has had 26 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (18 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 10 Jul 2023.
Is RL52 OBS ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RL52 OBS 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 RL52 OBS?
RL52 OBS is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.