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RA52 NRO

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 168,590 miles on the clock, averaging 9,505 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 NRO

MOT Status
Due date passed
168,590
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2005
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
9,505

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading168,590 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,006
Average per year9,505
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RA52 NRO 48k78k108k138k169k '05'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage168,590 miles
Since last MOT+10,006 miles
PASS
Mileage158,584 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage158,584 miles
Since last MOT+11,386 miles
PASS
Mileage147,198 miles
Since last MOT+12,195 miles
PASS
Mileage135,003 miles
Since last MOT+66 miles
FAIL
Mileage134,937 miles
Since last MOT+12,977 miles
PASS
Mileage121,960 miles
Since last MOT+7,383 miles
PASS
Mileage114,577 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,567 miles
Since last MOT+7,309 miles
PASS
Mileage107,258 miles
Since last MOT+84 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,174 miles
Since last MOT+7,372 miles
PASS
Mileage99,802 miles
Since last MOT+7,294 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,508 miles
Since last MOT+9,296 miles
PASS
Mileage83,212 miles
Since last MOT+9,180 miles
PASS
Mileage74,032 miles
Since last MOT+10,279 miles
PASS
Mileage63,753 miles
Since last MOT+15,901 miles
PASS
Mileage47,852 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

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

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About RA52 NRO

What car is RA52 NRO?

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

What is the mileage of RA52 NRO?

The last recorded mileage for RA52 NRO was 168,590 miles, recorded on 4 Sep 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RA52 NRO passed its MOT?

RA52 NRO has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 4 Sep 2018.

Is RA52 NRO ULEZ compliant?

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

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