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RL52 VUB

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1781cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1781cc
ColourSilver
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 1781cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 8 (65% pass rate). It has 122,925 miles on the clock, averaging 5,897 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RL52 VUB

MOT Status
Due date passed
122,925
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
5,897

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading122,925 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,484
Average per year5,897
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RL52 VUB 39k60k81k102k123k '06'20'13

Check RL52 VUB

Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage122,925 miles
Since last MOT+9,484 miles
PASS
Mileage113,441 miles
Since last MOT+12,078 miles
PASS
Mileage101,363 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,362 miles
Since last MOT+5,000 miles
PASS
Mileage96,362 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,362 miles
Since last MOT+5,408 miles
PASS
Mileage90,954 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,954 miles
Since last MOT+4,320 miles
PASS
Mileage86,634 miles
Since last MOT+154 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,480 miles
Since last MOT+4,104 miles
PASS
Mileage82,376 miles
Since last MOT+4,327 miles
PASS
Mileage78,049 miles
Since last MOT+5,311 miles
PASS
Mileage72,738 miles
Since last MOT+5,036 miles
PASS
Mileage67,702 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,702 miles
Since last MOT+5,338 miles
PASS
Mileage62,364 miles
Since last MOT+47 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,317 miles
Since last MOT+5,308 miles
PASS
Mileage57,009 miles
Since last MOT+83 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,926 miles
Since last MOT+5,863 miles
PASS
Mileage51,063 miles
Since last MOT+6,479 miles
PASS
Mileage44,584 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,584 miles
Since last MOT+6,007 miles
PASS
Mileage38,577 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL52 VUB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1781cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRL — Reading, Reading
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About RL52 VUB

What car is RL52 VUB?

RL52 VUB is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1781cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.

What is the mileage of RL52 VUB?

The last recorded mileage for RL52 VUB was 122,925 miles, recorded on 11 Dec 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RL52 VUB passed its MOT?

RL52 VUB has had 23 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (15 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 11 Dec 2020.

Is RL52 VUB ULEZ compliant?

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

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