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RA52 LYT

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1781cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1781cc
ColourBlack
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 1781cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 4 (83% pass rate). It has 149,930 miles on the clock, averaging 6,435 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RA52 LYT

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
149,930
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2007
83%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
6,435

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

Below average
Latest reading149,930 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13,746
Average per year6,435
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RA52 LYT 29k59k89k120k150k '07'25'16

Check RA52 LYT

Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage149,930 miles
Since last MOT+13,746 miles
PASS
Mileage136,184 miles
Since last MOT+11,751 miles
PASS
Mileage124,433 miles
Since last MOT+1,542 miles
PASS
Mileage122,891 miles
Since last MOT+2,142 miles
PASS
Mileage120,749 miles
Since last MOT+501 miles
PASS
Mileage120,248 miles
Since last MOT+4,814 miles
PASS
Mileage115,434 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,434 miles
Since last MOT+8,899 miles
PASS
Mileage106,535 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,535 miles
Since last MOT+4,736 miles
PASS
Mileage101,799 miles
Since last MOT+5,354 miles
PASS
Mileage96,445 miles
Since last MOT+4,384 miles
PASS
Mileage92,061 miles
Since last MOT+9,942 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,119 miles
Since last MOT+4,532 miles
PASS
Mileage77,587 miles
Since last MOT+6,346 miles
PASS
Mileage71,241 miles
Since last MOT+12,083 miles
PASS
Mileage59,158 miles
Since last MOT+6,098 miles
PASS
Mileage53,060 miles
Since last MOT+7,049 miles
PASS
Mileage46,011 miles
Since last MOT+7,370 miles
PASS
Mileage38,641 miles
Since last MOT+1,950 miles
PASS
Mileage36,691 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage36,691 miles
Since last MOT+8,169 miles
PASS
Mileage28,522 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA52 LYT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1781cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRA — Reading, Reading
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About RA52 LYT

What car is RA52 LYT?

RA52 LYT is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1781cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RA52 LYT?

The last recorded mileage for RA52 LYT was 149,930 miles, recorded on 18 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RA52 LYT passed its MOT?

RA52 LYT has had 23 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (19 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 18 Nov 2025.

Is RA52 LYT ULEZ compliant?

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

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