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RF52 SFZ

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Blue Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 Petrol 1390cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 84,405 miles on the clock, averaging 4,327 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for RF52 SFZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
84,405
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
4,327

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading84,405 miles
Reading date
Miles last year56
Average per year4,327
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RF52 SFZ 39k50k62k73k84k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage84,405 miles
Since last MOT+56 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,349 miles
Since last MOT+1,986 miles
PASS
Mileage82,363 miles
Since last MOT+1,236 miles
PASS
Mileage81,127 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,117 miles
Since last MOT+2,776 miles
PASS
Mileage78,341 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,336 miles
Since last MOT+3,081 miles
PASS
Mileage75,255 miles
Since last MOT+7,127 miles
PASS
Mileage68,128 miles
Since last MOT+6,515 miles
PASS
Mileage61,613 miles
Since last MOT+7,081 miles
PASS
Mileage54,532 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,532 miles
Since last MOT+6,818 miles
PASS
Mileage47,714 miles
Since last MOT+5,145 miles
PASS
Mileage42,569 miles
Since last MOT+3,941 miles
PASS
Mileage38,628 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF52 SFZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRF — Reading, Reading
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About RF52 SFZ

What car is RF52 SFZ?

RF52 SFZ is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RF52 SFZ?

The last recorded mileage for RF52 SFZ was 84,405 miles, recorded on 1 Sep 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RF52 SFZ passed its MOT?

RF52 SFZ has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 1 Sep 2016.

Is RF52 SFZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RF52 SFZ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is RF52 SFZ?

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