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RE03 XWL

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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 9 (63% pass rate). It has 209,901 miles on the clock, averaging 9,536 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 XWL

MOT Status
Due date passed
209,901
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
9,536

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading209,901 miles
Reading date
Miles last year20,024
Average per year9,536
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RE03 XWL 46k87k128k169k210k '06'23'13

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage209,901 miles
Since last MOT+20,024 miles
PASS
Mileage189,877 miles
Since last MOT+8,665 miles
PASS
Mileage181,212 miles
Since last MOT+9,793 miles
PASS
Mileage171,419 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage171,419 miles
Since last MOT+10,108 miles
PASS
Mileage161,311 miles
Since last MOT+6,091 miles
PASS
Mileage155,220 miles
Since last MOT+4,394 miles
PASS
Mileage150,826 miles
Since last MOT+7,632 miles
PASS
Mileage143,194 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage143,194 miles
Since last MOT+11,198 miles
FAIL
Mileage131,996 miles
Since last MOT+8,491 miles
PASS
Mileage123,505 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,505 miles
Since last MOT+9,653 miles
PASS
Mileage113,852 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,851 miles
Since last MOT+9,489 miles
PASS
Mileage104,362 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,362 miles
Since last MOT+7,820 miles
PASS
Mileage96,542 miles
Since last MOT+10,719 miles
PASS
Mileage85,823 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,823 miles
Since last MOT+11,776 miles
PASS
Mileage74,047 miles
Since last MOT+92 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,955 miles
Since last MOT+12,079 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,876 miles
Since last MOT+15,833 miles
PASS
Mileage46,043 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 XWL
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 XWL

What car is RE03 XWL?

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

What is the mileage of RE03 XWL?

The last recorded mileage for RE03 XWL was 209,901 miles, recorded on 29 Jul 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RE03 XWL passed its MOT?

RE03 XWL has had 24 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (15 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 29 Jul 2023.

Is RE03 XWL ULEZ compliant?

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

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