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CV03 RFN

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Blue Registered in Swansea, Cymru (Wales) · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlue
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 4 (82% pass rate). It has 81,994 miles on the clock, averaging 2,512 miles per year, well below 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 CV03 RFN

MOT Status
Due date passed
81,994
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
82%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
2,512

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading81,994 miles
Reading date
Average per year2,512
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CV03 RFN 38k49k60k71k82k '06'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage81,994 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,994 miles
Since last MOT+1,331 miles
PASS
Mileage80,663 miles
Since last MOT+1,259 miles
PASS
Mileage79,404 miles
Since last MOT+453 miles
PASS
Mileage78,951 miles
Since last MOT+860 miles
PASS
Mileage78,091 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,091 miles
Since last MOT+1,591 miles
PASS
Mileage76,500 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,495 miles
Since last MOT+2,151 miles
PASS
Mileage74,344 miles
Since last MOT+2,078 miles
PASS
Mileage72,266 miles
Since last MOT+2,077 miles
PASS
Mileage70,189 miles
Since last MOT+2,850 miles
PASS
Mileage67,339 miles
Since last MOT+2,730 miles
PASS
Mileage64,609 miles
Since last MOT+1,640 miles
PASS
Mileage62,969 miles
Since last MOT+1,978 miles
PASS
Mileage60,991 miles
Since last MOT+81 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,910 miles
Since last MOT+1,792 miles
PASS
Mileage59,118 miles
Since last MOT+1,737 miles
PASS
Mileage57,381 miles
Since last MOT+3,274 miles
PASS
Mileage54,107 miles
Since last MOT+3,406 miles
PASS
Mileage50,701 miles
Since last MOT+12,477 miles
PASS
Mileage38,224 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV03 RFN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeCV — Swansea, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About CV03 RFN

What car is CV03 RFN?

CV03 RFN is a blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Swansea in 2003.

What is the mileage of CV03 RFN?

The last recorded mileage for CV03 RFN was 81,994 miles, recorded on 20 Sep 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CV03 RFN passed its MOT?

CV03 RFN has had 22 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (18 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 20 Sep 2023.

Is CV03 RFN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, CV03 RFN 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 CV03 RFN?

CV03 RFN is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.