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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 218,353 miles on the clock, averaging 12,028 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 RF52 LXL
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 218,353 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 12,965 |
| Average per year | 12,028 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 16 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 | RF52 LXL |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RF — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About RF52 LXL
What car is RF52 LXL?
RF52 LXL is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.
What is the mileage of RF52 LXL?
The last recorded mileage for RF52 LXL was 218,353 miles, recorded on 13 Jul 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RF52 LXL passed its MOT?
RF52 LXL has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 13 Jul 2017.
Is RF52 LXL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RF52 LXL 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 LXL?
RF52 LXL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.