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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 8 (58% pass rate). It has 197,314 miles on the clock, averaging 9,737 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 RN52 OSY
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 197,314 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3 |
| Average per year | 9,737 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 19 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 | RN52 OSY |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Green |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RN — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About RN52 OSY
What car is RN52 OSY?
RN52 OSY is an green Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.
What is the mileage of RN52 OSY?
The last recorded mileage for RN52 OSY was 197,314 miles, recorded on 13 Dec 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RN52 OSY passed its MOT?
RN52 OSY has had 19 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (11 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 13 Dec 2018.
Is RN52 OSY ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RN52 OSY 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 OSY?
RN52 OSY is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.