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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 135,066 miles on the clock, averaging 6,630 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for RL52 SRO
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
Below average| Latest reading | 135,066 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 161 |
| Average per year | 6,630 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RL52 SRO |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RL — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About RL52 SRO
What car is RL52 SRO?
RL52 SRO is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.
What is the mileage of RL52 SRO?
The last recorded mileage for RL52 SRO was 135,066 miles, recorded on 18 Dec 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RL52 SRO passed its MOT?
RL52 SRO has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 18 Dec 2017.
Is RL52 SRO ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RL52 SRO 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 SRO?
RL52 SRO is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.