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RA52 WRW

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 7 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing 2 (71% pass rate). It has 106,278 miles on the clock, averaging 10,777 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 WRW

MOT Status
Due date passed
106,278
Last Mileage
Recorded
7
Total Tests
Since 2005
71%
Pass Rate
5 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 7 tests on record
10,777

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading106,278 miles
Reading date
Miles last year21,353
Average per year10,777
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RA52 WRW 55k68k81k93k106k '05'10'08

Check RA52 WRW

Full MOT Test History 7 tests on record

PASS
Mileage106,278 miles
Since last MOT+21,353 miles
PASS
Mileage84,925 miles
PASS
Mileage114,105 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,099 miles
Since last MOT+7,288 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,811 miles
Since last MOT+24,589 miles
PASS
Mileage82,222 miles
Since last MOT+27,080 miles
PASS
Mileage55,142 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 WRW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRA — Reading, Reading
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About RA52 WRW

What car is RA52 WRW?

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

What is the mileage of RA52 WRW?

The last recorded mileage for RA52 WRW was 106,278 miles, recorded on 28 Sep 2010 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RA52 WRW passed its MOT?

RA52 WRW has had 7 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (5 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 28 Sep 2010.

Is RA52 WRW ULEZ compliant?

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

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