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RF52 JUY

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 182,562 miles on the clock, averaging 8,144 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for RF52 JUY

MOT Status
Due date passed
182,562
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2005
67%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
8,144

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading182,562 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,810
Average per year8,144
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RF52 JUY 83k108k133k158k183k '05'18'12

Check RF52 JUY

Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage182,562 miles
Since last MOT+8,810 miles
PASS
Mileage173,752 miles
Since last MOT+5,561 miles
PASS
Mileage168,191 miles
Since last MOT+124 miles
FAIL
Mileage168,067 miles
Since last MOT+10,141 miles
PASS
Mileage157,926 miles
Since last MOT+10,252 miles
PASS
Mileage147,674 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage147,674 miles
Since last MOT+10,997 miles
FAIL
Mileage136,677 miles
Since last MOT+15,878 miles
PASS
Mileage120,799 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage120,799 miles
Since last MOT+5,094 miles
PASS
Mileage115,705 miles
Since last MOT+5,620 miles
PASS
Mileage110,085 miles
Since last MOT+6,321 miles
PASS
Mileage103,764 miles
Since last MOT+6,406 miles
PASS
Mileage97,358 miles
Since last MOT+6,380 miles
PASS
Mileage90,978 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,978 miles
Since last MOT+8,132 miles
PASS
Mileage82,846 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,846 miles

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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

RegistrationRF52 JUY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRF — Reading, Reading
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About RF52 JUY

What car is RF52 JUY?

RF52 JUY is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RF52 JUY?

The last recorded mileage for RF52 JUY was 182,562 miles, recorded on 5 Mar 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RF52 JUY passed its MOT?

RF52 JUY has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 5 Mar 2018.

Is RF52 JUY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RF52 JUY 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 RF52 JUY?

RF52 JUY is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.