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RE03 AZX

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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 7 (72% pass rate). It has 147,793 miles on the clock, averaging 5,956 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for RE03 AZX

MOT Status
Due date passed
147,793
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
72%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
5,956

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading147,793 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9
Average per year5,956
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RE03 AZX 43k69k96k122k148k '06'23'15

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage147,793 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage147,784 miles
Since last MOT+11,634 miles
PASS
Mileage136,150 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage136,150 miles
Since last MOT+3,854 miles
PASS
Mileage132,296 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage132,296 miles
Since last MOT+358 miles
PASS
Mileage131,938 miles
Since last MOT+3,403 miles
PASS
Mileage128,535 miles
Since last MOT+7,386 miles
PASS
Mileage121,149 miles
Since last MOT+6,485 miles
PASS
Mileage114,664 miles
Since last MOT+8,549 miles
PASS
Mileage106,115 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,114 miles
Since last MOT+9,923 miles
PASS
Mileage96,191 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,171 miles
Since last MOT+8,981 miles
PASS
Mileage87,190 miles
Since last MOT+1,225 miles
PASS
Mileage85,965 miles
Since last MOT+2,247 miles
PASS
Mileage83,718 miles
Since last MOT+3,234 miles
PASS
Mileage80,484 miles
Since last MOT+4,410 miles
PASS
Mileage76,074 miles
Since last MOT+3,128 miles
PASS
Mileage72,946 miles
Since last MOT+3,875 miles
PASS
Mileage69,071 miles
Since last MOT+6,003 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,068 miles
Since last MOT+13,197 miles
PASS
Mileage49,871 miles
Since last MOT+6,561 miles
PASS
Mileage43,310 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,310 miles

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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

RegistrationRE03 AZX
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 AZX

What car is RE03 AZX?

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

What is the mileage of RE03 AZX?

The last recorded mileage for RE03 AZX was 147,793 miles, recorded on 8 Sep 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RE03 AZX passed its MOT?

RE03 AZX has had 25 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (18 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 8 Sep 2023.

Is RE03 AZX ULEZ compliant?

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

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