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RA03 XMJ

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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 162,279 miles on the clock, averaging 9,293 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 XMJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
162,279
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
9,293

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading162,279 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,293
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RA03 XMJ 48k76k105k134k162k '06'18'13

Check RA03 XMJ

Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage162,279 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage162,279 miles
Since last MOT+11,975 miles
PASS
Mileage150,304 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage150,299 miles
Since last MOT+15,324 miles
PASS
Mileage134,975 miles
Since last MOT+12,306 miles
PASS
Mileage122,669 miles
Since last MOT+12,229 miles
PASS
Mileage110,440 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,440 miles
Since last MOT+11,026 miles
PASS
Mileage99,414 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,414 miles
Since last MOT+8,259 miles
PASS
Mileage91,155 miles
Since last MOT+164 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,991 miles
Since last MOT+9,428 miles
PASS
Mileage81,563 miles
Since last MOT+7,310 miles
PASS
Mileage74,253 miles
Since last MOT+5,905 miles
PASS
Mileage68,348 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,348 miles
Since last MOT+5,666 miles
PASS
Mileage62,682 miles
Since last MOT+5,381 miles
PASS
Mileage57,301 miles
Since last MOT+6,807 miles
PASS
Mileage50,494 miles
Since last MOT+2,732 miles
PASS
Mileage47,762 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA03 XMJ
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 XMJ

What car is RA03 XMJ?

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

What is the mileage of RA03 XMJ?

The last recorded mileage for RA03 XMJ was 162,279 miles, recorded on 6 Nov 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RA03 XMJ passed its MOT?

RA03 XMJ has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 6 Nov 2018.

Is RA03 XMJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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