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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 9 (64% pass rate). It has 158,120 miles on the clock, averaging 7,320 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 UBP
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
Gap in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 158,120 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 32 |
| Average per year | 7,320 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RL52 UBP |
| 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 UBP
What car is RL52 UBP?
RL52 UBP is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.
What is the mileage of RL52 UBP?
The last recorded mileage for RL52 UBP was 158,120 miles, recorded on 5 Oct 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RL52 UBP passed its MOT?
RL52 UBP has had 25 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (16 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 5 Oct 2020.
Is RL52 UBP ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RL52 UBP 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 UBP?
RL52 UBP is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.