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RN52 LLG

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
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 1896cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 8 (68% pass rate). It has 129,370 miles on the clock, averaging 5,449 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 LLG

MOT Status
Due date passed
129,370
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
5,449

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading129,370 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,449
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RN52 LLG 37k60k83k106k129k '06'23'15

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage129,370 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage129,370 miles
Since last MOT+16,496 miles
PASS
Mileage112,874 miles
Since last MOT+225 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,649 miles
Since last MOT+16,329 miles
PASS
Mileage96,320 miles
Since last MOT+36 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,284 miles
Since last MOT+12,390 miles
PASS
Mileage83,894 miles
Since last MOT+174 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,720 miles
Since last MOT+16,534 miles
PASS
Mileage67,186 miles
Since last MOT+606 miles
PASS
Mileage66,580 miles
Since last MOT+1,003 miles
PASS
Mileage65,577 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,570 miles
Since last MOT+1,418 miles
PASS
Mileage64,152 miles
Since last MOT+1,602 miles
PASS
Mileage62,550 miles
Since last MOT+1,542 miles
PASS
Mileage61,008 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,008 miles
Since last MOT+2,275 miles
PASS
Mileage58,733 miles
Since last MOT+2,063 miles
PASS
Mileage56,670 miles
Since last MOT+1,888 miles
PASS
Mileage54,782 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,782 miles
Since last MOT+1,356 miles
PASS
Mileage53,426 miles
Since last MOT+476 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,950 miles
Since last MOT+872 miles
PASS
Mileage52,078 miles
Since last MOT+5,960 miles
PASS
Mileage46,118 miles
Since last MOT+8,782 miles
PASS
Mileage37,336 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 LLG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRN — Reading, Reading
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About RN52 LLG

What car is RN52 LLG?

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

What is the mileage of RN52 LLG?

The last recorded mileage for RN52 LLG was 129,370 miles, recorded on 9 Jan 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RN52 LLG passed its MOT?

RN52 LLG has had 25 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (17 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 9 Jan 2023.

Is RN52 LLG ULEZ compliant?

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

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