Free MOT Check →Full MOT history & mileage Service History £6.99 →Full refund if no data found Full Car Check £7.49 →Crashed, financed & ownership data by Experian
RE03 RHV

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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 4 (79% pass rate). It has 241,571 miles on the clock, averaging 11,938 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 RHV

MOT Status
Due date passed
241,571
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
79%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
11,938

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 reading241,571 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,984
Average per year11,938
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RE03 RHV 75k117k158k200k242k '06'20'13

Check RE03 RHV

Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage241,571 miles
Since last MOT+6,984 miles
PASS
Mileage234,587 miles
Since last MOT+7,606 miles
PASS
Mileage226,981 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage226,981 miles
Since last MOT+7,903 miles
PASS
Mileage219,078 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage219,075 miles
Since last MOT+10,185 miles
PASS
Mileage208,890 miles
Since last MOT+7,792 miles
PASS
Mileage201,098 miles
Since last MOT+9,295 miles
PASS
Mileage191,803 miles
Since last MOT+25,483 miles
PASS
Mileage166,320 miles
Since last MOT+859 miles
PASS
Mileage165,461 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage165,461 miles
Since last MOT+8,947 miles
PASS
Mileage156,514 miles
Since last MOT+9,635 miles
PASS
Mileage146,879 miles
Since last MOT+19,029 miles
PASS
Mileage127,850 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage127,850 miles
Since last MOT+12,934 miles
PASS
Mileage114,916 miles
Since last MOT+18,004 miles
PASS
Mileage96,912 miles
Since last MOT+21,776 miles
PASS
Mileage75,136 miles

Similar cars to consider

Buyers comparing the Volkswagen Golf often also look at these models. Check their MOT history and reliability before deciding:

🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (1997–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

Read our Volkswagen Golf Buyer's Guide →

Common faults, what to check, and what to pay

Explore more about the Volkswagen Golf

Thinking about buying this car? These resources will help you make an informed decision.

Vehicle Details

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

More RE03 R plates

Browse all RE03 R registrations from Reading.

About RE03 RHV

What car is RE03 RHV?

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

What is the mileage of RE03 RHV?

The last recorded mileage for RE03 RHV was 241,571 miles, recorded on 30 Jan 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RE03 RHV passed its MOT?

RE03 RHV has had 19 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (15 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 30 Jan 2020.

Is RE03 RHV ULEZ compliant?

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

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