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CA03 RYJ

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Cardiff, Cymru (Wales) · 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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 7 (73% pass rate). It has 205,430 miles on the clock, averaging 8,399 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 CA03 RYJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
205,430
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
8,399

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading205,430 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,554
Average per year8,399
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for CA03 RYJ 52k90k129k167k205k '06'24'17

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage205,430 miles
Since last MOT+11,554 miles
PASS
Mileage193,876 miles
Since last MOT+11,259 miles
PASS
Mileage182,617 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage182,617 miles
Since last MOT+11,096 miles
PASS
Mileage171,521 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage171,521 miles
Since last MOT+12,569 miles
PASS
Mileage158,952 miles
Since last MOT+15,542 miles
PASS
Mileage143,410 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage143,410 miles
Since last MOT+7,520 miles
PASS
Mileage135,890 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage135,890 miles
Since last MOT+6,654 miles
PASS
Mileage129,236 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage129,236 miles
Since last MOT+5,578 miles
PASS
Mileage123,658 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,658 miles
Since last MOT+8,386 miles
PASS
Mileage115,272 miles
Since last MOT+6,686 miles
PASS
Mileage108,586 miles
Since last MOT+6,044 miles
PASS
Mileage102,542 miles
Since last MOT+9,489 miles
PASS
Mileage93,053 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,083 miles
Since last MOT+8,517 miles
PASS
Mileage84,566 miles
Since last MOT+6,196 miles
PASS
Mileage78,370 miles
Since last MOT+6,065 miles
PASS
Mileage72,305 miles
Since last MOT+5,093 miles
PASS
Mileage67,212 miles
Since last MOT+7,666 miles
PASS
Mileage59,546 miles
Since last MOT+7,632 miles
PASS
Mileage51,914 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

RegistrationCA03 RYJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeCA — Cardiff, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About CA03 RYJ

What car is CA03 RYJ?

CA03 RYJ is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Cardiff in 2003.

What is the mileage of CA03 RYJ?

The last recorded mileage for CA03 RYJ was 205,430 miles, recorded on 12 Nov 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CA03 RYJ passed its MOT?

CA03 RYJ has had 26 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (19 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 12 Nov 2024.

Is CA03 RYJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, CA03 RYJ 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 CA03 RYJ?

CA03 RYJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.