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 2017 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1498cc has had 9 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 2 (78% pass rate). It has 87,826 miles on the clock, averaging 10,807 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.5 TSI engine is known for dada and engine management software / act (active cylinder technology) calibration.
MOT & Mileage History for RF17 OUA
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 87,826 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 10,807 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (2012–2020), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.
DADA
Engine management software / ACT (Active Cylinder Technology) calibration
Faulty ECU mapping causes poor transition between 2- and 4-cylinder modes, leading to hesitation, juddering, or "kangarooing" (RPM drop/stall risk in 1st gear). Cross-model issue in manuals.[1][2][3][4]
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RF17 OUA |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1498cc |
| Year | 2017 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RF — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 17 — March 2017 to August 2017 |
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About RF17 OUA
What car is RF17 OUA?
RF17 OUA is an grey Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1498cc). First registered in Reading in 2017.
What is the mileage of RF17 OUA?
The last recorded mileage for RF17 OUA was 87,826 miles, recorded on 16 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RF17 OUA passed its MOT?
RF17 OUA has had 9 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (7 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 16 Jul 2026.
Is RF17 OUA ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RF17 OUA is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.
How old is RF17 OUA?
RF17 OUA is approximately 9 years old. Age identifier 17 means registered between 1 March 2017 and 31 August 2017.