Vehicle summary
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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 3 (70% pass rate). It has 146,562 miles on the clock, averaging 9,233 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 DHC
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 146,562 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4 |
| Average per year | 9,233 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record
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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
| Registration | RA03 DHC |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RA — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 03 — March 2003 to August 2003 |
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About RA03 DHC
What car is RA03 DHC?
RA03 DHC is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.
What is the mileage of RA03 DHC?
The last recorded mileage for RA03 DHC was 146,562 miles, recorded on 17 May 2013 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RA03 DHC passed its MOT?
RA03 DHC has had 10 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (7 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 17 May 2013.
Is RA03 DHC ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RA03 DHC 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 DHC?
RA03 DHC is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.