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EP03 RLZ

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Grey Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGrey
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 7 (67% pass rate). It has 199,287 miles on the clock, averaging 11,320 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for EP03 RLZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
199,287
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
11,320

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading199,287 miles
Reading date
Average per year11,320
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EP03 RLZ 46k84k123k161k199k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage199,287 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage199,287 miles
Since last MOT+18,891 miles
PASS
Mileage180,396 miles
Since last MOT+19,202 miles
PASS
Mileage161,194 miles
Since last MOT+19,931 miles
PASS
Mileage141,263 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage141,263 miles
Since last MOT+7,606 miles
PASS
Mileage133,657 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage133,657 miles
Since last MOT+7,959 miles
PASS
Mileage125,698 miles
Since last MOT+287 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,411 miles
Since last MOT+9,898 miles
PASS
Mileage115,513 miles
Since last MOT+7,941 miles
PASS
Mileage107,572 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,572 miles
Since last MOT+9,129 miles
PASS
Mileage98,443 miles
Since last MOT+12,182 miles
PASS
Mileage86,261 miles
Since last MOT+10,084 miles
PASS
Mileage76,177 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,177 miles
Since last MOT+13,735 miles
PASS
Mileage62,442 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,441 miles
Since last MOT+8,204 miles
PASS
Mileage54,237 miles
Since last MOT+8,203 miles
PASS
Mileage46,034 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP03 RLZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEP — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About EP03 RLZ

What car is EP03 RLZ?

EP03 RLZ is an grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EP03 RLZ?

The last recorded mileage for EP03 RLZ was 199,287 miles, recorded on 21 Feb 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EP03 RLZ passed its MOT?

EP03 RLZ has had 21 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (14 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 21 Feb 2020.

Is EP03 RLZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EP03 RLZ 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 EP03 RLZ?

EP03 RLZ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.