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AP03 RKN

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Norwich, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1598cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 8 (65% pass rate). It has 157,681 miles on the clock, averaging 8,948 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.

MOT & Mileage History for AP03 RKN

MOT Status
Due date passed
157,681
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
8,948

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading157,681 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,948
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AP03 RKN 30k62k94k126k158k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage157,681 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage157,681 miles
Since last MOT+4,362 miles
PASS
Mileage153,319 miles
Since last MOT+19 miles
FAIL
Mileage153,300 miles
Since last MOT+6,060 miles
PASS
Mileage147,240 miles
Since last MOT+152 miles
FAIL
Mileage147,088 miles
Since last MOT+7,213 miles
PASS
Mileage139,875 miles
Since last MOT+27 miles
FAIL
Mileage139,848 miles
Since last MOT+6,700 miles
PASS
Mileage133,148 miles
Since last MOT+7,376 miles
PASS
Mileage125,772 miles
Since last MOT+7,497 miles
PASS
Mileage118,275 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,275 miles
Since last MOT+6,357 miles
PASS
Mileage111,918 miles
Since last MOT+4,197 miles
PASS
Mileage107,721 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,721 miles
Since last MOT+12,955 miles
PASS
Mileage94,766 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,766 miles
Since last MOT+14,789 miles
PASS
Mileage79,977 miles
Since last MOT+9,767 miles
PASS
Mileage70,210 miles
Since last MOT+15,964 miles
PASS
Mileage54,246 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,246 miles
Since last MOT+12,266 miles
PASS
Mileage41,980 miles
Since last MOT+11,719 miles
PASS
Mileage30,261 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 RKN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAP — Norwich, Anglia
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About AP03 RKN

What car is AP03 RKN?

AP03 RKN is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Norwich in 2003.

What is the mileage of AP03 RKN?

The last recorded mileage for AP03 RKN was 157,681 miles, recorded on 11 Nov 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AP03 RKN passed its MOT?

AP03 RKN has had 23 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (15 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 11 Nov 2020.

Is AP03 RKN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AP03 RKN is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is AP03 RKN?

AP03 RKN is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.