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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 145,506 miles on the clock, averaging 9,050 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 HDE
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 145,506 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 10,151 |
| Average per year | 9,050 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 15 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 | RF03 HDE |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RF — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 03 — March 2003 to August 2003 |
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About RF03 HDE
What car is RF03 HDE?
RF03 HDE is an red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.
What is the mileage of RF03 HDE?
The last recorded mileage for RF03 HDE was 145,506 miles, recorded on 17 Jan 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RF03 HDE passed its MOT?
RF03 HDE has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 17 Jan 2018.
Is RF03 HDE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RF03 HDE 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 HDE?
RF03 HDE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.