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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 8 (65% pass rate). It has 148,702 miles on the clock, averaging 8,118 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for RA52 EWM
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 148,702 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 8,623 |
| Average per year | 8,118 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 23 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 EWM |
| 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 EWM
What car is RA52 EWM?
RA52 EWM is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.
What is the mileage of RA52 EWM?
The last recorded mileage for RA52 EWM was 148,702 miles, recorded on 13 Nov 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RA52 EWM passed its MOT?
RA52 EWM has had 23 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (15 passes, 8 failures). It last was tested on 13 Nov 2020.
Is RA52 EWM ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RA52 EWM 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 EWM?
RA52 EWM is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.