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 1598cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 9 (59% pass rate). It has 195,347 miles on the clock, averaging 10,856 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.
MOT & Mileage History for RL52 RCU
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 195,347 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 10,856 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RL52 RCU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RL — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About RL52 RCU
What car is RL52 RCU?
RL52 RCU is an red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.
What is the mileage of RL52 RCU?
The last recorded mileage for RL52 RCU was 195,347 miles, recorded on 23 Aug 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RL52 RCU passed its MOT?
RL52 RCU has had 22 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (13 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 23 Aug 2019.
Is RL52 RCU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RL52 RCU 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 RCU?
RL52 RCU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.