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RE03 HWB

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Grey Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGrey
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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 21 and failing 5 (81% pass rate). It has 212,510 miles on the clock, averaging 7,521 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for RE03 HWB

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
212,510
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2006
81%
Pass Rate
21 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
7,521

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading212,510 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7
Average per year7,521
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RE03 HWB 61k99k137k175k213k '06'26'18

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage212,510 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage212,503 miles
Since last MOT+2,628 miles
PASS
Mileage209,875 miles
Since last MOT+2,946 miles
PASS
Mileage206,929 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage206,927 miles
Since last MOT+2,650 miles
PASS
Mileage204,277 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage204,270 miles
Since last MOT+2,856 miles
PASS
Mileage201,414 miles
Since last MOT+2,722 miles
PASS
Mileage198,692 miles
Since last MOT+2,494 miles
PASS
Mileage196,198 miles
Since last MOT+3,251 miles
PASS
Mileage192,947 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage192,947 miles
Since last MOT+2,389 miles
PASS
Mileage190,558 miles
Since last MOT+6,845 miles
PASS
Mileage183,713 miles
Since last MOT+9,056 miles
PASS
Mileage174,657 miles
Since last MOT+13,205 miles
PASS
Mileage161,452 miles
Since last MOT+11,270 miles
PASS
Mileage150,182 miles
Since last MOT+9,746 miles
PASS
Mileage140,436 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage140,436 miles
Since last MOT+10,835 miles
PASS
Mileage129,601 miles
Since last MOT+11,501 miles
PASS
Mileage118,100 miles
Since last MOT+13,211 miles
PASS
Mileage104,889 miles
Since last MOT+12,094 miles
PASS
Mileage92,795 miles
Since last MOT+10,964 miles
PASS
Mileage81,831 miles
Since last MOT+11,682 miles
PASS
Mileage70,149 miles
Since last MOT+9,338 miles
PASS
Mileage60,811 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 HWB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRE — Reading, Reading
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About RE03 HWB

What car is RE03 HWB?

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

What is the mileage of RE03 HWB?

The last recorded mileage for RE03 HWB was 212,510 miles, recorded on 8 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RE03 HWB passed its MOT?

RE03 HWB has had 26 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (21 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 8 May 2026.

Is RE03 HWB ULEZ compliant?

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

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