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RN52 VXG

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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 3 (83% pass rate). It has 208,842 miles on the clock, averaging 8,775 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for RN52 VXG

MOT Status
Due date passed
208,842
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
83%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
8,775

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading208,842 miles
Reading date
Miles last year21,307
Average per year8,775
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RN52 VXG 62k98k135k172k209k '06'23'13

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage208,842 miles
Since last MOT+21,307 miles
PASS
Mileage187,535 miles
Since last MOT+310 miles
PASS
Mileage187,225 miles
Since last MOT+21 miles
FAIL
Mileage187,204 miles
Since last MOT+13,155 miles
PASS
Mileage174,049 miles
Since last MOT+8,913 miles
PASS
Mileage165,136 miles
Since last MOT+9,361 miles
PASS
Mileage155,775 miles
Since last MOT+10,959 miles
PASS
Mileage144,816 miles
Since last MOT+7,107 miles
PASS
Mileage137,709 miles
Since last MOT+8,588 miles
PASS
Mileage129,121 miles
Since last MOT+10,827 miles
PASS
Mileage118,294 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,291 miles
Since last MOT+6,395 miles
PASS
Mileage111,896 miles
Since last MOT+15,950 miles
PASS
Mileage95,946 miles
Since last MOT+6,777 miles
PASS
Mileage89,169 miles
Since last MOT+7,490 miles
PASS
Mileage81,679 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,677 miles
Since last MOT+20,040 miles
PASS
Mileage61,637 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 VXG
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 VXG

What car is RN52 VXG?

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

What is the mileage of RN52 VXG?

The last recorded mileage for RN52 VXG was 208,842 miles, recorded on 6 Jan 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RN52 VXG passed its MOT?

RN52 VXG has had 18 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (15 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 6 Jan 2023.

Is RN52 VXG ULEZ compliant?

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

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