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RA52 NRV

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 1390cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 2 (88% pass rate). It has 155,000 miles on the clock, averaging 9,635 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for RA52 NRV

MOT Status
Due date passed
155,000
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
88%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
9,635

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading155,000 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,991
Average per year9,635
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RA52 NRV 22k55k89k122k155k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage155,000 miles
Since last MOT+4,991 miles
PASS
Mileage150,009 miles
Since last MOT+5,760 miles
PASS
Mileage144,249 miles
Since last MOT+4,716 miles
PASS
Mileage139,533 miles
Since last MOT+11,231 miles
PASS
Mileage128,302 miles
Since last MOT+9,485 miles
PASS
Mileage118,817 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,817 miles
Since last MOT+16,866 miles
PASS
Mileage101,951 miles
Since last MOT+11,461 miles
PASS
Mileage90,490 miles
Since last MOT+11,744 miles
PASS
Mileage78,746 miles
Since last MOT+15,625 miles
PASS
Mileage63,121 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,121 miles
Since last MOT+18,454 miles
PASS
Mileage44,667 miles
Since last MOT+9,543 miles
PASS
Mileage35,124 miles
Since last MOT+7,299 miles
PASS
Mileage27,825 miles
Since last MOT+5,651 miles
PASS
Mileage22,174 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA52 NRV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRA — Reading, Reading
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About RA52 NRV

What car is RA52 NRV?

RA52 NRV is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RA52 NRV?

The last recorded mileage for RA52 NRV was 155,000 miles, recorded on 23 Oct 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RA52 NRV passed its MOT?

RA52 NRV has had 16 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (14 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 23 Oct 2019.

Is RA52 NRV ULEZ compliant?

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

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