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RA52 FPZ

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1595cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1595cc
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 2003 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1595cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 4 (79% pass rate). It has 140,047 miles on the clock, averaging 7,306 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.

MOT & Mileage History for RA52 FPZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
140,047
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
79%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
7,306

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 reading140,047 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,314
Average per year7,306
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RA52 FPZ 42k66k91k115k140k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage140,047 miles
Since last MOT+3,314 miles
PASS
Mileage136,733 miles
Since last MOT+6,526 miles
PASS
Mileage130,207 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage130,207 miles
Since last MOT+5,058 miles
PASS
Mileage125,149 miles
Since last MOT+4,848 miles
PASS
Mileage120,301 miles
Since last MOT+72 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,229 miles
Since last MOT+4,641 miles
PASS
Mileage115,588 miles
Since last MOT+4,690 miles
PASS
Mileage110,898 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,898 miles
Since last MOT+6,533 miles
PASS
Mileage104,365 miles
Since last MOT+6,546 miles
PASS
Mileage97,819 miles
Since last MOT+10,824 miles
PASS
Mileage86,995 miles
Since last MOT+3,311 miles
PASS
Mileage83,684 miles
Since last MOT+14,400 miles
PASS
Mileage69,284 miles
Since last MOT+12,397 miles
PASS
Mileage56,887 miles
Since last MOT+1,981 miles
PASS
Mileage54,906 miles
Since last MOT+13,335 miles
PASS
Mileage41,571 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,571 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA52 FPZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1595cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRA — Reading, Reading
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About RA52 FPZ

What car is RA52 FPZ?

RA52 FPZ is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RA52 FPZ?

The last recorded mileage for RA52 FPZ was 140,047 miles, recorded on 10 Jun 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RA52 FPZ passed its MOT?

RA52 FPZ has had 19 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (15 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 10 Jun 2020.

Is RA52 FPZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RA52 FPZ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is RA52 FPZ?

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