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RA03 LXC

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1598cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 7 (65% pass rate). It has 142,922 miles on the clock, averaging 9,013 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.

MOT & Mileage History for RA03 LXC

MOT Status
Due date passed
142,922
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
9,013

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 reading142,922 miles
Reading date
Miles last year14
Average per year9,013
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RA03 LXC 24k54k84k113k143k '06'19'13

Check RA03 LXC

Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage142,922 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage142,908 miles
Since last MOT+10,357 miles
PASS
Mileage132,551 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage132,551 miles
Since last MOT+7,188 miles
PASS
Mileage125,363 miles
Since last MOT+6,668 miles
PASS
Mileage118,695 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,678 miles
Since last MOT+6,679 miles
PASS
Mileage111,999 miles
Since last MOT+7,041 miles
PASS
Mileage104,958 miles
Since last MOT+8,649 miles
PASS
Mileage96,309 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,306 miles
Since last MOT+8,603 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,703 miles
Since last MOT+9,607 miles
PASS
Mileage78,096 miles
Since last MOT+16,762 miles
PASS
Mileage61,334 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,334 miles
Since last MOT+10,828 miles
PASS
Mileage50,506 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,506 miles
Since last MOT+12,232 miles
PASS
Mileage38,274 miles
Since last MOT+5,462 miles
PASS
Mileage32,812 miles
Since last MOT+8,606 miles
PASS
Mileage24,206 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA03 LXC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRA — Reading, Reading
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About RA03 LXC

What car is RA03 LXC?

RA03 LXC is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RA03 LXC?

The last recorded mileage for RA03 LXC was 142,922 miles, recorded on 28 Aug 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RA03 LXC passed its MOT?

RA03 LXC has had 20 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (13 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 28 Aug 2019.

Is RA03 LXC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RA03 LXC is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is RA03 LXC?

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