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RN52 CSZ

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1900cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1900cc
ColourBlack
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 1900cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 6 (71% pass rate). It has 157,315 miles on the clock, averaging 5,837 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 RN52 CSZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
157,315
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
5,837

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 reading157,315 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,402
Average per year5,837
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RN52 CSZ 63k87k110k134k157k '06'22'15

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage157,315 miles
Since last MOT+7,402 miles
PASS
Mileage149,913 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage149,913 miles
Since last MOT+2,965 miles
PASS
Mileage146,948 miles
Since last MOT+4,468 miles
PASS
Mileage142,480 miles
Since last MOT+6,396 miles
PASS
Mileage136,084 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage136,084 miles
Since last MOT+7,532 miles
PASS
Mileage128,552 miles
Since last MOT+8,774 miles
PASS
Mileage119,778 miles
Since last MOT+33 miles
FAIL
Mileage119,745 miles
Since last MOT+9,425 miles
PASS
Mileage110,320 miles
Since last MOT+6,517 miles
PASS
Mileage103,803 miles
Since last MOT+1,495 miles
PASS
Mileage102,308 miles
Since last MOT+4,221 miles
PASS
Mileage98,087 miles
Since last MOT+5,999 miles
PASS
Mileage92,088 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,076 miles
Since last MOT+6,026 miles
PASS
Mileage86,050 miles
Since last MOT+6,041 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,009 miles
Since last MOT+5,734 miles
PASS
Mileage74,275 miles
Since last MOT+6,182 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,093 miles
Since last MOT+4,985 miles
PASS
Mileage63,108 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN52 CSZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1900cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRN — Reading, Reading
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About RN52 CSZ

What car is RN52 CSZ?

RN52 CSZ is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1900cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RN52 CSZ?

The last recorded mileage for RN52 CSZ was 157,315 miles, recorded on 18 Mar 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RN52 CSZ passed its MOT?

RN52 CSZ has had 21 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (15 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 18 Mar 2022.

Is RN52 CSZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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