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RA52 NBM

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1781cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1781cc
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 1781cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 117,035 miles on the clock, averaging 3,128 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RA52 NBM

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
117,035
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
3,128

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
9

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading117,035 miles
Reading date
Average per year3,128
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RA52 NBM 56k71k86k102k117k '06'25'14

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage117,035 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,035 miles
Since last MOT+6,902 miles
PASS
Mileage110,133 miles
Since last MOT+2,261 miles
PASS
Mileage107,872 miles
Since last MOT+116 miles
PASS
Mileage107,756 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,756 miles
Since last MOT+1,196 miles
PASS
Mileage106,560 miles
Since last MOT+5,541 miles
PASS
Mileage101,019 miles
Since last MOT+33 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,986 miles
Since last MOT+7,477 miles
PASS
Mileage93,509 miles
Since last MOT+2,029 miles
PASS
Mileage91,480 miles
Since last MOT+5,326 miles
PASS
Mileage86,154 miles
Since last MOT+104 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,050 miles
Since last MOT+4,858 miles
PASS
Mileage81,192 miles
Since last MOT+3,869 miles
PASS
Mileage77,323 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,323 miles
PASS
Mileage80,157 miles
Since last MOT+11,442 miles
PASS
Mileage68,715 miles
Since last MOT+12,885 miles
PASS
Mileage55,830 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,830 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About RA52 NBM

What car is RA52 NBM?

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

What is the mileage of RA52 NBM?

The last recorded mileage for RA52 NBM was 117,035 miles, recorded on 2 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RA52 NBM passed its MOT?

RA52 NBM has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 2 Dec 2025.

Is RA52 NBM ULEZ compliant?

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

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