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RA52 NSV

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Green Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourGreen
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 1598cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 4 (83% pass rate). It has 102,722 miles on the clock, averaging 4,031 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.

MOT & Mileage History for RA52 NSV

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
102,722
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
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
4,031

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading102,722 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,138
Average per year4,031
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RA52 NSV 23k43k63k83k103k '06'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage102,722 miles
Since last MOT+10,138 miles
PASS
Mileage92,584 miles
Since last MOT+11,846 miles
PASS
Mileage80,738 miles
Since last MOT+10,132 miles
PASS
Mileage70,606 miles
Since last MOT+22 miles
PASS
Mileage70,584 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
PASS
Mileage70,580 miles
Since last MOT+29 miles
PASS
Mileage70,551 miles
Since last MOT+77 miles
PASS
Mileage70,474 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,474 miles
Since last MOT+171 miles
PASS
Mileage70,303 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,303 miles
Since last MOT+628 miles
PASS
Mileage69,675 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,673 miles
Since last MOT+1,540 miles
PASS
Mileage68,133 miles
Since last MOT+3,006 miles
PASS
Mileage65,127 miles
Since last MOT+4,846 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,281 miles
Since last MOT+3,718 miles
PASS
Mileage56,563 miles
Since last MOT+4,735 miles
PASS
Mileage51,828 miles
Since last MOT+4,780 miles
PASS
Mileage47,048 miles
Since last MOT+4,852 miles
PASS
Mileage42,196 miles
Since last MOT+5,946 miles
PASS
Mileage36,250 miles
Since last MOT+6,588 miles
PASS
Mileage29,662 miles
Since last MOT+7,068 miles
PASS
Mileage22,594 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA52 NSV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRA — Reading, Reading
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About RA52 NSV

What car is RA52 NSV?

RA52 NSV is an green Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RA52 NSV?

The last recorded mileage for RA52 NSV was 102,722 miles, recorded on 27 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RA52 NSV passed its MOT?

RA52 NSV has had 23 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (19 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 27 Nov 2025.

Is RA52 NSV ULEZ compliant?

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

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