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 Petrol 1595cc has had 27 MOT tests on record, passing 21 and failing 6 (78% pass rate). It has 64,954 miles on the clock, averaging 1,550 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 LYJ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 64,954 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1,075 |
| Average per year | 1,550 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RA52 LYJ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1595cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RA — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About RA52 LYJ
What car is RA52 LYJ?
RA52 LYJ is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.
What is the mileage of RA52 LYJ?
The last recorded mileage for RA52 LYJ was 64,954 miles, recorded on 15 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RA52 LYJ passed its MOT?
RA52 LYJ has had 27 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (21 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 15 Jan 2026.
Is RA52 LYJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RA52 LYJ 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 LYJ?
RA52 LYJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.