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FX03 RXS

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Lincoln, Forest and Fens · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 189,175 miles on the clock, averaging 14,808 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 FX03 RXS

MOT Status
Due date passed
189,175
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
77%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
14,808

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading189,175 miles
Reading date
Miles last year26
Average per year14,808
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for FX03 RXS 49k84k119k154k189k '06'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage189,175 miles
Since last MOT+26 miles
FAIL
Mileage189,149 miles
Since last MOT+12,461 miles
PASS
Mileage176,688 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage176,688 miles
Since last MOT+15,203 miles
PASS
Mileage161,485 miles
Since last MOT+15,738 miles
PASS
Mileage145,747 miles
Since last MOT+16,554 miles
PASS
Mileage129,193 miles
Since last MOT+17,356 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,837 miles
Since last MOT+15,942 miles
PASS
Mileage95,895 miles
Since last MOT+13,843 miles
PASS
Mileage82,052 miles
Since last MOT+15,226 miles
PASS
Mileage66,826 miles
Since last MOT+25 miles
PASS
Mileage66,801 miles
Since last MOT+18,185 miles
PASS
Mileage48,616 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (1997–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX03 RXS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFX — Lincoln, Forest and Fens
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About FX03 RXS

What car is FX03 RXS?

FX03 RXS is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Lincoln in 2003.

What is the mileage of FX03 RXS?

The last recorded mileage for FX03 RXS was 189,175 miles, recorded on 17 Sep 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FX03 RXS passed its MOT?

FX03 RXS has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 17 Sep 2015.

Is FX03 RXS ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FX03 RXS 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 FX03 RXS?

FX03 RXS is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.