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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 6 (73% pass rate). It has 83,790 miles on the clock, averaging 4,446 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for RL52 TLY
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 83,790 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2,895 |
| Average per year | 4,446 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RL52 TLY |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Beige |
| 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 TLY
What car is RL52 TLY?
RL52 TLY is an beige Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.
What is the mileage of RL52 TLY?
The last recorded mileage for RL52 TLY was 83,790 miles, recorded on 12 Apr 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RL52 TLY passed its MOT?
RL52 TLY has had 22 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (16 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 12 Apr 2022.
Is RL52 TLY ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RL52 TLY 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 TLY?
RL52 TLY is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.