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RF52 UHU

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Blue Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1598cc has had 26 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 6 (77% pass rate). It has 81,632 miles on the clock, averaging 3,398 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.

MOT & Mileage History for RF52 UHU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
81,632
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2006
77%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
3,398

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 reading81,632 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4
Average per year3,398
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RF52 UHU 14k31k48k65k82k '06'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage81,632 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,628 miles
Since last MOT+8,919 miles
PASS
Mileage72,709 miles
Since last MOT+10,120 miles
PASS
Mileage62,589 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,589 miles
Since last MOT+2,559 miles
PASS
Mileage60,030 miles
Since last MOT+4,594 miles
PASS
Mileage55,436 miles
Since last MOT+4,813 miles
PASS
Mileage50,623 miles
Since last MOT+3,385 miles
PASS
Mileage47,238 miles
Since last MOT+4,076 miles
PASS
Mileage43,162 miles
Since last MOT+1,386 miles
PASS
Mileage41,776 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,776 miles
Since last MOT+1,670 miles
PASS
Mileage40,106 miles
Since last MOT+1,749 miles
PASS
Mileage38,357 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,357 miles
Since last MOT+1,177 miles
PASS
Mileage37,180 miles
Since last MOT+1,510 miles
PASS
Mileage35,670 miles
Since last MOT+1,608 miles
PASS
Mileage34,062 miles
Since last MOT+1,534 miles
PASS
Mileage32,528 miles
Since last MOT+2,040 miles
PASS
Mileage30,488 miles
Since last MOT+2,328 miles
PASS
Mileage28,160 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage28,160 miles
Since last MOT+4,655 miles
FAIL
Mileage23,505 miles
Since last MOT+3,089 miles
PASS
Mileage20,416 miles
Since last MOT+3,162 miles
PASS
Mileage17,254 miles
Since last MOT+3,200 miles
PASS
Mileage14,054 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF52 UHU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRF — Reading, Reading
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About RF52 UHU

What car is RF52 UHU?

RF52 UHU is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RF52 UHU?

The last recorded mileage for RF52 UHU was 81,632 miles, recorded on 17 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RF52 UHU passed its MOT?

RF52 UHU has had 26 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (20 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 17 Dec 2025.

Is RF52 UHU ULEZ compliant?

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

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