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RE03 XZB

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1598cc has had 30 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 12 (60% pass rate). It has 144,641 miles on the clock, averaging 4,448 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.

MOT & Mileage History for RE03 XZB

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
144,641
Last Mileage
Recorded
30
Total Tests
Since 2006
60%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 12 failed

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

12

MOT failures recorded

Out of 30 tests on record
4,448

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading144,641 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,448
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RE03 XZB 54k77k99k122k145k '06'26'19

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Full MOT Test History 30 tests on record

PASS
Mileage144,641 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage144,641 miles
Since last MOT+2,511 miles
PASS
Mileage142,130 miles
Since last MOT+32 miles
FAIL
Mileage142,098 miles
Since last MOT+2,644 miles
PASS
Mileage139,454 miles
Since last MOT+31 miles
FAIL
Mileage139,423 miles
Since last MOT+2,864 miles
PASS
Mileage136,559 miles
Since last MOT+25 miles
FAIL
Mileage136,534 miles
Since last MOT+2,307 miles
PASS
Mileage134,227 miles
Since last MOT+45 miles
FAIL
Mileage134,182 miles
Since last MOT+2,288 miles
PASS
Mileage131,894 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,894 miles
Since last MOT+3,344 miles
PASS
Mileage128,550 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage128,550 miles
Since last MOT+5,818 miles
PASS
Mileage122,732 miles
Since last MOT+4,714 miles
PASS
Mileage118,018 miles
Since last MOT+4,314 miles
PASS
Mileage113,704 miles
Since last MOT+4,119 miles
PASS
Mileage109,585 miles
Since last MOT+4,487 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,098 miles
Since last MOT+5,767 miles
PASS
Mileage99,331 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,331 miles
Since last MOT+5,031 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,300 miles
Since last MOT+6,827 miles
PASS
Mileage87,473 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,473 miles
Since last MOT+6,409 miles
PASS
Mileage81,064 miles
Since last MOT+6,544 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,520 miles
Since last MOT+5,263 miles
PASS
Mileage69,257 miles
Since last MOT+3,099 miles
PASS
Mileage66,158 miles
Since last MOT+3,303 miles
PASS
Mileage62,855 miles
Since last MOT+8,858 miles
PASS
Mileage53,997 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE03 XZB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRE — Reading, Reading
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About RE03 XZB

What car is RE03 XZB?

RE03 XZB is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RE03 XZB?

The last recorded mileage for RE03 XZB was 144,641 miles, recorded on 14 Aug 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RE03 XZB passed its MOT?

RE03 XZB has had 30 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (18 passes, 12 failures). It last passed on 14 Aug 2026.

Is RE03 XZB ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RE03 XZB is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is RE03 XZB?

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