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RF03 EHX

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 173,317 miles on the clock, averaging 13,206 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 RF03 EHX

MOT Status
Due date passed
173,317
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
13,206

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading173,317 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,797
Average per year13,206
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RF03 EHX 56k85k115k144k173k '06'15'11

Check RF03 EHX

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage173,317 miles
Since last MOT+11,797 miles
PASS
Mileage161,520 miles
Since last MOT+189 miles
FAIL
Mileage161,331 miles
Since last MOT+10,711 miles
PASS
Mileage150,620 miles
Since last MOT+10,522 miles
PASS
Mileage140,098 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage140,090 miles
Since last MOT+3,127 miles
PASS
Mileage136,963 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage136,963 miles
Since last MOT+13,750 miles
PASS
Mileage123,213 miles
Since last MOT+11,641 miles
PASS
Mileage111,572 miles
Since last MOT+16,721 miles
PASS
Mileage94,851 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,851 miles
Since last MOT+19,611 miles
PASS
Mileage75,240 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,240 miles
Since last MOT+19,398 miles
PASS
Mileage55,842 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

RegistrationRF03 EHX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRF — Reading, Reading
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About RF03 EHX

What car is RF03 EHX?

RF03 EHX is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RF03 EHX?

The last recorded mileage for RF03 EHX was 173,317 miles, recorded on 19 Mar 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RF03 EHX passed its MOT?

RF03 EHX has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 19 Mar 2015.

Is RF03 EHX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RF03 EHX 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 RF03 EHX?

RF03 EHX is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.