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RL52 UJG

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Green Registered in Reading, Reading · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourGreen
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 5 (62% pass rate). It has 140,344 miles on the clock, averaging 10,306 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 UJG

MOT Status
Due date passed
140,344
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2007
62%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 5 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
10,306

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading140,344 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,540
Average per year10,306
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RL52 UJG 41k65k90k115k140k '07'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage140,344 miles
Since last MOT+3,540 miles
PASS
Mileage136,804 miles
Since last MOT+8,442 miles
PASS
Mileage128,362 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage128,361 miles
Since last MOT+12,851 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,510 miles
Since last MOT+7,834 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,676 miles
Since last MOT+8,094 miles
PASS
Mileage99,582 miles
Since last MOT+11,688 miles
PASS
Mileage87,894 miles
Since last MOT+4,690 miles
PASS
Mileage83,204 miles
Since last MOT+12,497 miles
PASS
Mileage70,707 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,707 miles
Since last MOT+12,524 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,183 miles
Since last MOT+17,642 miles
PASS
Mileage40,541 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL52 UJG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRL — Reading, Reading
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About RL52 UJG

What car is RL52 UJG?

RL52 UJG is an green Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.

What is the mileage of RL52 UJG?

The last recorded mileage for RL52 UJG was 140,344 miles, recorded on 19 Oct 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RL52 UJG passed its MOT?

RL52 UJG has had 13 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (8 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 19 Oct 2016.

Is RL52 UJG ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RL52 UJG 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 UJG?

RL52 UJG is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.