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GL03 RZE

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Maidstone, Garden of England · 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 28 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 9 (68% pass rate). It has 211,080 miles on the clock, averaging 8,420 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 GL03 RZE

MOT Status
Due date passed
211,080
Last Mileage
Recorded
28
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 28 tests on record
8,420

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading211,080 miles
Reading date
Miles last year23
Average per year8,420
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GL03 RZE 62k99k137k174k211k '06'24'17

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Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record

PASS
Mileage211,080 miles
Since last MOT+23 miles
FAIL
Mileage211,057 miles
PASS
Mileage211,058 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage211,058 miles
Since last MOTRetest
PASS
Mileage211,058 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage211,058 miles
Since last MOTRetest
PASS
Mileage211,058 miles
Since last MOT+4,520 miles
PASS
Mileage206,538 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage206,522 miles
Since last MOT+6,173 miles
PASS
Mileage200,349 miles
Since last MOT+18 miles
FAIL
Mileage200,331 miles
Since last MOT+5,595 miles
PASS
Mileage194,736 miles
Since last MOT+5,952 miles
PASS
Mileage188,784 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage188,784 miles
Since last MOT+5,954 miles
PASS
Mileage182,830 miles
Since last MOT+11,243 miles
PASS
Mileage171,587 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage171,581 miles
Since last MOT+20,518 miles
PASS
Mileage151,063 miles
Since last MOT+12,980 miles
PASS
Mileage138,083 miles
Since last MOT+11,597 miles
PASS
Mileage126,486 miles
Since last MOT+12,853 miles
PASS
Mileage113,633 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage113,633 miles
Since last MOT+12,263 miles
PASS
Mileage101,370 miles
Since last MOT+10,906 miles
PASS
Mileage90,464 miles
Since last MOT+13,021 miles
PASS
Mileage77,443 miles
Since last MOT+5,614 miles
PASS
Mileage71,829 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,823 miles
Since last MOT+9,811 miles
PASS
Mileage62,012 miles

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

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL03 RZE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeGL — Maidstone, Garden of England
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About GL03 RZE

What car is GL03 RZE?

GL03 RZE is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2003.

What is the mileage of GL03 RZE?

The last recorded mileage for GL03 RZE was 211,080 miles, recorded on 16 Jan 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GL03 RZE passed its MOT?

GL03 RZE has had 28 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (19 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 16 Jan 2024.

Is GL03 RZE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GL03 RZE 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 GL03 RZE?

GL03 RZE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.