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RN52 CYJ

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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 8 (69% pass rate). It has 178,175 miles on the clock, averaging 6,269 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 CYJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
178,175
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
6,269

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading178,175 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,269
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RN52 CYJ 70k97k124k151k178k '06'23'17

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage178,175 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage178,175 miles
PASS
Mileage179,923 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage179,923 miles
Since last MOT+2,683 miles
PASS
Mileage177,240 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage177,240 miles
Since last MOT+7,633 miles
PASS
Mileage169,607 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage169,605 miles
Since last MOT+2,872 miles
PASS
Mileage166,733 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage166,726 miles
Since last MOT+3,419 miles
PASS
Mileage163,307 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage163,307 miles
Since last MOT+2,495 miles
PASS
Mileage160,812 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage160,807 miles
Since last MOT+3,214 miles
PASS
Mileage157,593 miles
Since last MOT+5,101 miles
PASS
Mileage152,492 miles
Since last MOT+4,398 miles
PASS
Mileage148,094 miles
Since last MOT+7,643 miles
PASS
Mileage140,451 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage140,451 miles
Since last MOT+7,687 miles
PASS
Mileage132,764 miles
Since last MOT+9,520 miles
PASS
Mileage123,244 miles
Since last MOT+9,868 miles
PASS
Mileage113,376 miles
Since last MOT+12,944 miles
PASS
Mileage100,432 miles
Since last MOT+12,190 miles
PASS
Mileage88,242 miles
Since last MOT+12,373 miles
PASS
Mileage75,869 miles
Since last MOT+5,816 miles
PASS
Mileage70,053 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

RegistrationRN52 CYJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRN — Reading, Reading
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About RN52 CYJ

What car is RN52 CYJ?

RN52 CYJ is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RN52 CYJ?

The last recorded mileage for RN52 CYJ was 178,175 miles, recorded on 6 Apr 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RN52 CYJ passed its MOT?

RN52 CYJ has had 26 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (18 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 6 Apr 2023.

Is RN52 CYJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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