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RF03 FNZ

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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 162,209 miles on the clock, averaging 10,350 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 FNZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
162,209
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
10,350

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading162,209 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year10,350
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RF03 FNZ 47k76k105k133k162k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage162,209 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage162,208 miles
Since last MOT+9,750 miles
PASS
Mileage152,458 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage152,458 miles
Since last MOT+9,118 miles
PASS
Mileage143,340 miles
Since last MOT+15,974 miles
PASS
Mileage127,366 miles
Since last MOT+10,445 miles
PASS
Mileage116,921 miles
Since last MOT+207 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,714 miles
Since last MOT+10,944 miles
PASS
Mileage105,770 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,770 miles
Since last MOT+8,539 miles
PASS
Mileage97,231 miles
Since last MOT+9,298 miles
PASS
Mileage87,933 miles
Since last MOT+8,343 miles
PASS
Mileage79,590 miles
Since last MOT+9,041 miles
PASS
Mileage70,549 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,549 miles
Since last MOT+10,955 miles
PASS
Mileage59,594 miles
Since last MOT+12,596 miles
PASS
Mileage46,998 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 FNZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRF — Reading, Reading
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About RF03 FNZ

What car is RF03 FNZ?

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

What is the mileage of RF03 FNZ?

The last recorded mileage for RF03 FNZ was 162,209 miles, recorded on 13 Jun 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RF03 FNZ passed its MOT?

RF03 FNZ has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 13 Jun 2017.

Is RF03 FNZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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