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RF52 VHU

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 110,223 miles on the clock, averaging 5,061 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for RF52 VHU

MOT Status
Due date passed
110,223
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
5,061

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading110,223 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,061
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RF52 VHU 49k65k80k95k110k '06'18'11

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage110,223 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,223 miles
Since last MOT+10,107 miles
PASS
Mileage100,116 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,116 miles
Since last MOT+10,021 miles
PASS
Mileage90,095 miles
Since last MOT+2,132 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,963 miles
Since last MOT+3,976 miles
PASS
Mileage83,987 miles
Since last MOT+4,739 miles
PASS
Mileage79,248 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,248 miles
Since last MOT+345 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,903 miles
Since last MOT+3,142 miles
PASS
Mileage75,761 miles
Since last MOT+5,316 miles
PASS
Mileage70,445 miles
Since last MOT+5,600 miles
PASS
Mileage64,845 miles
Since last MOT+5,079 miles
PASS
Mileage59,766 miles
Since last MOT+10,328 miles
PASS
Mileage49,438 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (1997–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

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

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About RF52 VHU

What car is RF52 VHU?

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

What is the mileage of RF52 VHU?

The last recorded mileage for RF52 VHU was 110,223 miles, recorded on 16 Jan 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RF52 VHU passed its MOT?

RF52 VHU has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 16 Jan 2018.

Is RF52 VHU ULEZ compliant?

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

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