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RA52 WGV

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Beige Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBeige
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 194,069 miles on the clock, averaging 13,379 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 WGV

MOT Status
Due date passed
194,069
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2005
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
13,379

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading194,069 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,833
Average per year13,379
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RA52 WGV 29k70k112k153k194k '05'18'12

Check RA52 WGV

Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage194,069 miles
Since last MOT+7,833 miles
PASS
Mileage186,236 miles
Since last MOT+17,099 miles
PASS
Mileage169,137 miles
Since last MOT+18,032 miles
FAIL
Mileage151,105 miles
Since last MOT+15,799 miles
PASS
Mileage135,306 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage135,306 miles
Since last MOT+16,995 miles
PASS
Mileage118,311 miles
Since last MOT+125 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,186 miles
Since last MOT+22,119 miles
PASS
Mileage96,067 miles
Since last MOT+23,441 miles
PASS
Mileage72,626 miles
Since last MOT+254 miles
PASS
Mileage72,372 miles
Since last MOT+10,815 miles
PASS
Mileage61,557 miles
Since last MOT+12,869 miles
PASS
Mileage48,688 miles
Since last MOT+10,508 miles
PASS
Mileage38,180 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,180 miles
Since last MOT+8,937 miles
PASS
Mileage29,243 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (1997–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

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

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Vehicle Details

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

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About RA52 WGV

What car is RA52 WGV?

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

What is the mileage of RA52 WGV?

The last recorded mileage for RA52 WGV was 194,069 miles, recorded on 18 Apr 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RA52 WGV passed its MOT?

RA52 WGV has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 18 Apr 2018.

Is RA52 WGV ULEZ compliant?

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

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