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RA52 NJJ

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 10 (52% pass rate). It has 199,202 miles on the clock, averaging 14,920 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 NJJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
199,202
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2005
52%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
14,920

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading199,202 miles
Reading date
Average per year14,920
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RA52 NJJ 18k63k109k154k199k '05'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage199,202 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage199,202 miles
Since last MOT+15,515 miles
PASS
Mileage183,687 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage183,687 miles
Since last MOT+970 miles
FAIL
Mileage182,717 miles
Since last MOT+14,809 miles
PASS
Mileage167,908 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage167,900 miles
Since last MOT+19,986 miles
FAIL
Mileage147,914 miles
Since last MOT+16,872 miles
PASS
Mileage131,042 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,042 miles
Since last MOT+14,726 miles
PASS
Mileage116,316 miles
Since last MOT+67 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,249 miles
Since last MOT+18,773 miles
PASS
Mileage97,476 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,474 miles
Since last MOT+20,128 miles
PASS
Mileage77,346 miles
Since last MOT+151 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,195 miles
Since last MOT+18,477 miles
PASS
Mileage58,718 miles
Since last MOT+3,527 miles
PASS
Mileage55,191 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,191 miles
Since last MOT+24,521 miles
PASS
Mileage30,670 miles
Since last MOT+12,435 miles
PASS
Mileage18,235 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA52 NJJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRA — Reading, Reading
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About RA52 NJJ

What car is RA52 NJJ?

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

What is the mileage of RA52 NJJ?

The last recorded mileage for RA52 NJJ was 199,202 miles, recorded on 8 Feb 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RA52 NJJ passed its MOT?

RA52 NJJ has had 21 MOT tests with a 52% pass rate (11 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 8 Feb 2018.

Is RA52 NJJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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