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RE03 SVL

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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 163,052 miles on the clock, averaging 9,117 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 SVL

MOT Status
Due date passed
163,052
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
9,117

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading163,052 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,391
Average per year9,117
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RE03 SVL 71k94k117k140k163k '06'16'11

Check RE03 SVL

Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage163,052 miles
Since last MOT+4,391 miles
FAIL
Mileage158,661 miles
Since last MOT+3,301 miles
PASS
Mileage155,360 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage155,360 miles
Since last MOT+17,166 miles
PASS
Mileage138,194 miles
Since last MOT+4,097 miles
PASS
Mileage134,097 miles
Since last MOT+3,284 miles
PASS
Mileage130,813 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage130,806 miles
Since last MOT+7,051 miles
PASS
Mileage123,755 miles
Since last MOT+18,638 miles
PASS
Mileage105,117 miles
Since last MOT+21,475 miles
PASS
Mileage83,642 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,560 miles
Since last MOT+8,363 miles
PASS
Mileage81,197 miles
Since last MOT+9,976 miles
PASS
Mileage71,221 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 SVL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRE — Reading, Reading
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About RE03 SVL

What car is RE03 SVL?

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

What is the mileage of RE03 SVL?

The last recorded mileage for RE03 SVL was 163,052 miles, recorded on 29 Jul 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RE03 SVL passed its MOT?

RE03 SVL has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 29 Jul 2016.

Is RE03 SVL ULEZ compliant?

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

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