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 Diesel 1896cc has had 27 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 8 (70% pass rate). It has 162,909 miles on the clock, averaging 7,283 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for RL52 VLW
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 162,909 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4,107 |
| Average per year | 7,283 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RL52 VLW |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RL — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About RL52 VLW
What car is RL52 VLW?
RL52 VLW is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.
What is the mileage of RL52 VLW?
The last recorded mileage for RL52 VLW was 162,909 miles, recorded on 21 Dec 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RL52 VLW passed its MOT?
RL52 VLW has had 27 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (19 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 21 Dec 2023.
Is RL52 VLW ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RL52 VLW is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is RL52 VLW?
RL52 VLW is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.