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RN52 CKE

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Grey Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourGrey
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 4 (81% pass rate). It has 124,768 miles on the clock, averaging 6,525 miles per year, 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 RN52 CKE

MOT Status
Due date passed
124,768
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
81%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
6,525

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading124,768 miles
Reading date
Miles last year767
Average per year6,525
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RN52 CKE 11k40k68k96k125k '06'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage124,768 miles
Since last MOT+767 miles
PASS
Mileage124,001 miles
Since last MOT+3,293 miles
PASS
Mileage120,708 miles
Since last MOT+49 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,659 miles
Since last MOT+2,759 miles
PASS
Mileage117,900 miles
Since last MOT+2,755 miles
PASS
Mileage115,145 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,145 miles
Since last MOT+4,964 miles
PASS
Mileage110,181 miles
Since last MOT+5,489 miles
PASS
Mileage104,692 miles
Since last MOT+6,143 miles
PASS
Mileage98,549 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,549 miles
Since last MOT+8,668 miles
PASS
Mileage89,881 miles
Since last MOT+12,056 miles
PASS
Mileage77,825 miles
Since last MOT+11,217 miles
PASS
Mileage66,608 miles
Since last MOT+7,860 miles
PASS
Mileage58,748 miles
Since last MOT+8,407 miles
PASS
Mileage50,341 miles
Since last MOT+9,215 miles
PASS
Mileage41,126 miles
Since last MOT+8,378 miles
PASS
Mileage32,748 miles
Since last MOT+6,528 miles
FAIL
Mileage26,220 miles
Since last MOT+6,749 miles
PASS
Mileage19,471 miles
Since last MOT+8,231 miles
PASS
Mileage11,240 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN52 CKE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRN — Reading, Reading
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About RN52 CKE

What car is RN52 CKE?

RN52 CKE is an grey Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RN52 CKE?

The last recorded mileage for RN52 CKE was 124,768 miles, recorded on 8 Jun 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RN52 CKE passed its MOT?

RN52 CKE has had 21 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (17 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 8 Jun 2023.

Is RN52 CKE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RN52 CKE 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 RN52 CKE?

RN52 CKE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.