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RA52 FPU

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 2003 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 2 (86% pass rate). It has 150,841 miles on the clock, averaging 4,673 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for RA52 FPU

MOT Status
Due date passed
150,841
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
86%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
4,673

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading150,841 miles
Reading date
Miles last year69
Average per year4,673
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RA52 FPU 97k111k124k137k151k '06'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage150,841 miles
Since last MOT+69 miles
FAIL
Mileage150,772 miles
Since last MOT+6,414 miles
PASS
Mileage144,358 miles
Since last MOT+7,549 miles
PASS
Mileage136,809 miles
Since last MOT+12,324 miles
PASS
Mileage124,485 miles
Since last MOT+18,151 miles
PASS
Mileage106,334 miles
Since last MOT+366 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,968 miles
Since last MOT+14,827 miles
PASS
Mileage91,141 miles
Since last MOT+17,050 miles
PASS
Mileage74,091 miles
PASS
Mileage186,292 miles
Since last MOT+26,236 miles
PASS
Mileage160,056 miles
Since last MOT+18,254 miles
PASS
Mileage141,802 miles
Since last MOT+28,840 miles
PASS
Mileage112,962 miles
Since last MOT+15,767 miles
PASS
Mileage97,195 miles

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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

RegistrationRA52 FPU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRA — Reading, Reading
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About RA52 FPU

What car is RA52 FPU?

RA52 FPU is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RA52 FPU?

The last recorded mileage for RA52 FPU was 150,841 miles, recorded on 24 Aug 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RA52 FPU passed its MOT?

RA52 FPU has had 14 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (12 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 24 Aug 2017.

Is RA52 FPU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RA52 FPU 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 FPU?

RA52 FPU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.