Vehicle summary
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 30 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 10 (67% pass rate). It has 259,192 miles on the clock, averaging 7,569 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 XZR
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 259,192 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 6,001 |
| Average per year | 7,569 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 30 tests on record
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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
| Registration | RE03 XZR |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RE — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 03 — March 2003 to August 2003 |
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About RE03 XZR
What car is RE03 XZR?
RE03 XZR is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.
What is the mileage of RE03 XZR?
The last recorded mileage for RE03 XZR was 259,192 miles, recorded on 1 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RE03 XZR passed its MOT?
RE03 XZR has had 30 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (20 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 1 Oct 2025.
Is RE03 XZR ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RE03 XZR 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 XZR?
RE03 XZR is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.