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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 6 (60% pass rate). It has 185,905 miles on the clock, averaging 18,173 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for RL52 VLZ
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
Above average| Latest reading | 185,905 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 23,697 |
| Average per year | 18,173 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RL52 VLZ |
| 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 VLZ
What car is RL52 VLZ?
RL52 VLZ is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.
What is the mileage of RL52 VLZ?
The last recorded mileage for RL52 VLZ was 185,905 miles, recorded on 12 Mar 2014 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RL52 VLZ passed its MOT?
RL52 VLZ has had 15 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (9 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 12 Mar 2014.
Is RL52 VLZ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RL52 VLZ 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 VLZ?
RL52 VLZ is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.