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RA03 BXH

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 203,053 miles on the clock, averaging 12,171 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 RA03 BXH

MOT Status
Due date passed
203,053
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2007
63%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
12,171

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 reading203,053 miles
Reading date
Average per year12,171
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RA03 BXH 80k111k142k172k203k '07'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage203,053 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage203,053 miles
Since last MOT+4,698 miles
PASS
Mileage198,355 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage198,355 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage198,343 miles
Since last MOT+8,975 miles
PASS
Mileage189,368 miles
Since last MOT+12,691 miles
PASS
Mileage176,677 miles
Since last MOT+15,510 miles
PASS
Mileage161,167 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage161,167 miles
Since last MOT+14,899 miles
PASS
Mileage146,268 miles
Since last MOT+13,733 miles
PASS
Mileage132,535 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage132,535 miles
Since last MOT+11,965 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,570 miles
Since last MOT+10,525 miles
PASS
Mileage110,045 miles
Since last MOT+12,769 miles
PASS
Mileage97,276 miles
Since last MOT+17,288 miles
PASS
Mileage79,988 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA03 BXH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRA — Reading, Reading
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About RA03 BXH

What car is RA03 BXH?

RA03 BXH is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RA03 BXH?

The last recorded mileage for RA03 BXH was 203,053 miles, recorded on 5 Jun 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RA03 BXH passed its MOT?

RA03 BXH has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 5 Jun 2017.

Is RA03 BXH ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RA03 BXH 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 RA03 BXH?

RA03 BXH is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.