Vehicle summary
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 32 MOT tests on record, passing 21 and failing 11 (66% pass rate). It has 252,256 miles on the clock, averaging 9,468 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 OSX
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 252,256 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 146 |
| Average per year | 9,468 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 32 tests on record
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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
| Registration | RA52 OSX |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Green |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RA — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About RA52 OSX
What car is RA52 OSX?
RA52 OSX is an green Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.
What is the mileage of RA52 OSX?
The last recorded mileage for RA52 OSX was 252,256 miles, recorded on 8 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RA52 OSX passed its MOT?
RA52 OSX has had 32 MOT tests with a 66% pass rate (21 passes, 11 failures). It last passed on 8 Jun 2026.
Is RA52 OSX ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RA52 OSX 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 OSX?
RA52 OSX is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.