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RA52 HJX

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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 226,992 miles on the clock, averaging 14,095 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for RA52 HJX

MOT Status
Due date passed
226,992
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2007
73%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
14,095

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading226,992 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13,256
Average per year14,095
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RA52 HJX 66k107k147k187k227k '07'18'12

Check RA52 HJX

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage226,992 miles
Since last MOT+13,256 miles
PASS
Mileage213,736 miles
Since last MOT+27,875 miles
PASS
Mileage185,861 miles
Since last MOT+18,843 miles
FAIL
Mileage167,018 miles
Since last MOT+23,931 miles
PASS
Mileage143,087 miles
Since last MOT+10,906 miles
PASS
Mileage132,181 miles
Since last MOT+11,879 miles
PASS
Mileage120,302 miles
Since last MOT+103 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,199 miles
Since last MOT+9,005 miles
PASS
Mileage111,194 miles
Since last MOT+9,919 miles
PASS
Mileage101,275 miles
Since last MOT+12,099 miles
PASS
Mileage89,176 miles
Since last MOT+9,648 miles
PASS
Mileage79,528 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,528 miles
Since last MOT+13,192 miles
PASS
Mileage66,336 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,336 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (1997–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA52 HJX
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 HJX

What car is RA52 HJX?

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

What is the mileage of RA52 HJX?

The last recorded mileage for RA52 HJX was 226,992 miles, recorded on 23 Jul 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RA52 HJX passed its MOT?

RA52 HJX has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 23 Jul 2018.

Is RA52 HJX ULEZ compliant?

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

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