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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 6 (60% pass rate). It has 117,503 miles on the clock, averaging 424 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for RA52 OTM
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 117,503 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4,061 |
| Average per year | 424 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 15 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 OTM |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| 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 OTM
What car is RA52 OTM?
RA52 OTM is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.
What is the mileage of RA52 OTM?
The last recorded mileage for RA52 OTM was 117,503 miles, recorded on 10 Mar 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RA52 OTM passed its MOT?
RA52 OTM has had 15 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (9 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 10 Mar 2017.
Is RA52 OTM ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RA52 OTM 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 OTM?
RA52 OTM is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.