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 2003 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 124,496 miles on the clock, averaging 5,942 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 RA52 EUL
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 124,496 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3,293 |
| Average per year | 5,942 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 20 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 | RA52 EUL |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RA — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About RA52 EUL
What car is RA52 EUL?
RA52 EUL is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.
What is the mileage of RA52 EUL?
The last recorded mileage for RA52 EUL was 124,496 miles, recorded on 22 Jan 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RA52 EUL passed its MOT?
RA52 EUL has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 22 Jan 2021.
Is RA52 EUL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RA52 EUL is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is RA52 EUL?
RA52 EUL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.