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 27 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 8 (70% pass rate). It has 234,058 miles on the clock, averaging 9,108 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 WSD
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 234,058 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 9,108 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 27 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 WSD |
| 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 WSD
What car is RA03 WSD?
RA03 WSD is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.
What is the mileage of RA03 WSD?
The last recorded mileage for RA03 WSD was 234,058 miles, recorded on 30 Sep 2024 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RA03 WSD passed its MOT?
RA03 WSD has had 27 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (19 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 30 Sep 2024.
Is RA03 WSD ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RA03 WSD 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 WSD?
RA03 WSD is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.