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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 217,798 miles on the clock, averaging 14,654 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 RL52 OMS
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 217,798 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 15,610 |
| Average per year | 14,654 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 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 | RL52 OMS |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RL — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About RL52 OMS
What car is RL52 OMS?
RL52 OMS is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.
What is the mileage of RL52 OMS?
The last recorded mileage for RL52 OMS was 217,798 miles, recorded on 7 Mar 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RL52 OMS passed its MOT?
RL52 OMS has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 7 Mar 2017.
Is RL52 OMS ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RL52 OMS 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 RL52 OMS?
RL52 OMS is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.