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RF52 VHT

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 2 (82% pass rate). It has 164,392 miles on the clock, averaging 15,840 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 VHT

MOT Status
Due date passed
164,392
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2006
82%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
15,840

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading164,392 miles
Reading date
Miles last year54,201
Average per year15,840
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RF52 VHT 41k72k103k133k164k '06'13'09

Check RF52 VHT

Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage164,392 miles
Since last MOT+54,201 miles
PASS
Mileage110,191 miles
Since last MOT+218 miles
PASS
Mileage109,973 miles
Since last MOT+4,369 miles
PASS
Mileage105,604 miles
Since last MOT+4,020 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,584 miles
Since last MOT+426 miles
PASS
Mileage101,158 miles
Since last MOT+13,731 miles
PASS
Mileage87,427 miles
Since last MOT+9,922 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,505 miles
PASS
Mileage77,508 miles
Since last MOT+17,948 miles
PASS
Mileage59,560 miles
Since last MOT+18,900 miles
PASS
Mileage40,660 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 VHT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRF — Reading, Reading
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About RF52 VHT

What car is RF52 VHT?

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

What is the mileage of RF52 VHT?

The last recorded mileage for RF52 VHT was 164,392 miles, recorded on 8 Nov 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RF52 VHT passed its MOT?

RF52 VHT has had 11 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (9 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 8 Nov 2013.

Is RF52 VHT ULEZ compliant?

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

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