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RE03 AOV

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 12 and failing 8 (60% pass rate). It has 199,286 miles on the clock, averaging 10,659 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 RE03 AOV

MOT Status
Due date passed
199,286
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
60%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
10,659

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading199,286 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4
Average per year10,659
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RE03 AOV 80k110k139k169k199k '06'17'13

Check RE03 AOV

Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage199,286 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage199,282 miles
Since last MOT+8,091 miles
PASS
Mileage191,191 miles
Since last MOT+146 miles
FAIL
Mileage191,045 miles
Since last MOT+9,010 miles
PASS
Mileage182,035 miles
Since last MOT+170 miles
FAIL
Mileage181,865 miles
Since last MOT+9,049 miles
PASS
Mileage172,816 miles
Since last MOT+139 miles
FAIL
Mileage172,677 miles
Since last MOT+8,226 miles
PASS
Mileage164,451 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage164,451 miles
Since last MOT+231 miles
FAIL
Mileage164,220 miles
Since last MOT+7,310 miles
PASS
Mileage156,910 miles
Since last MOT+6,424 miles
PASS
Mileage150,486 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage150,480 miles
Since last MOT+10,636 miles
PASS
Mileage139,844 miles
Since last MOT+13,314 miles
PASS
Mileage126,530 miles
Since last MOT+14,732 miles
PASS
Mileage111,798 miles
Since last MOT+16,409 miles
PASS
Mileage95,389 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,389 miles
Since last MOT+15,696 miles
PASS
Mileage79,693 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE03 AOV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRE — Reading, Reading
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About RE03 AOV

What car is RE03 AOV?

RE03 AOV is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RE03 AOV?

The last recorded mileage for RE03 AOV was 199,286 miles, recorded on 3 Jun 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RE03 AOV passed its MOT?

RE03 AOV has had 20 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (12 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 3 Jun 2017.

Is RE03 AOV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RE03 AOV 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 RE03 AOV?

RE03 AOV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.