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RA52 LXS

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Blue Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlue
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 1598cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 7 (68% pass rate). It has 79,525 miles on the clock, averaging 4,311 miles per year, well 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 LXS

MOT Status
Due date passed
79,525
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2005
68%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
4,311

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

Low mileage
Latest reading79,525 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,116
Average per year4,311
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RA52 LXS 15k31k47k63k80k '05'21'12

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage79,525 miles
Since last MOT+9,116 miles
PASS
Mileage70,409 miles
Since last MOT+1,119 miles
PASS
Mileage69,290 miles
Since last MOT+2,284 miles
PASS
Mileage67,006 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,006 miles
Since last MOT+2,762 miles
PASS
Mileage64,244 miles
Since last MOT+5,366 miles
PASS
Mileage58,878 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,878 miles
Since last MOT+5,256 miles
PASS
Mileage53,622 miles
Since last MOT+4,508 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,114 miles
Since last MOT+2,698 miles
PASS
Mileage46,416 miles
Since last MOT+4,411 miles
PASS
Mileage42,005 miles
Since last MOT+19 miles
FAIL
Mileage41,986 miles
Since last MOT+2,509 miles
PASS
Mileage39,477 miles
Since last MOT+3,813 miles
PASS
Mileage35,664 miles
Since last MOT+86 miles
FAIL
Mileage35,578 miles
Since last MOT+5,623 miles
PASS
Mileage29,955 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage29,955 miles
Since last MOT+8,902 miles
PASS
Mileage21,053 miles
Since last MOT+3,698 miles
PASS
Mileage17,355 miles
Since last MOT+2,813 miles
PASS
Mileage14,542 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage14,542 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA52 LXS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRA — Reading, Reading
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About RA52 LXS

What car is RA52 LXS?

RA52 LXS is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RA52 LXS?

The last recorded mileage for RA52 LXS was 79,525 miles, recorded on 11 Jan 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RA52 LXS passed its MOT?

RA52 LXS has had 22 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (15 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 11 Jan 2021.

Is RA52 LXS ULEZ compliant?

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

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