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EO03 RDU

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 2792cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine2792cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£265–£630

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 2792cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 7 (71% pass rate). It has 133,933 miles on the clock, averaging 4,586 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.8 VR6 engine is known for aqp/aue and component.

MOT & Mileage History for EO03 RDU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
133,933
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
4,586

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 reading133,933 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,165
Average per year4,586
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EO03 RDU 43k66k89k111k134k '06'26'15

Check EO03 RDU

Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage133,933 miles
Since last MOT+2,165 miles
PASS
Mileage131,768 miles
Since last MOT+839 miles
PASS
Mileage130,929 miles
Since last MOT+1,049 miles
PASS
Mileage129,880 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage129,880 miles
Since last MOT+4,003 miles
PASS
Mileage125,877 miles
Since last MOT+10,261 miles
PASS
Mileage115,616 miles
Since last MOT+7,386 miles
PASS
Mileage108,230 miles
Since last MOT+6,867 miles
PASS
Mileage101,363 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,363 miles
Since last MOT+5,273 miles
PASS
Mileage96,090 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,090 miles
Since last MOT+4,184 miles
PASS
Mileage91,906 miles
Since last MOT+3,785 miles
PASS
Mileage88,121 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,116 miles
Since last MOT+5,177 miles
PASS
Mileage82,939 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,939 miles
Since last MOT+7,126 miles
PASS
Mileage75,813 miles
Since last MOT+7,463 miles
PASS
Mileage68,350 miles
Since last MOT+6,693 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,657 miles
Since last MOT+7,066 miles
PASS
Mileage54,591 miles
Since last MOT+5,689 miles
PASS
Mileage48,902 miles
Since last MOT+5,810 miles
PASS
Mileage43,092 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,092 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO03 RDU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2792cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEO — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About EO03 RDU

What car is EO03 RDU?

EO03 RDU is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (2792cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EO03 RDU?

The last recorded mileage for EO03 RDU was 133,933 miles, recorded on 8 Apr 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EO03 RDU passed its MOT?

EO03 RDU has had 24 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (17 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 8 Apr 2026.

Is EO03 RDU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EO03 RDU 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 EO03 RDU?

EO03 RDU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.