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RF03 HDG

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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 140,258 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 RF03 HDG

MOT Status
Due date passed
140,258
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
7,569

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading140,258 miles
Reading date
Miles last year27,286
Average per year7,569
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RF03 HDG 29k57k85k113k140k '06'21'13

Check RF03 HDG

Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage140,258 miles
Since last MOT+27,286 miles
PASS
Mileage112,972 miles
Since last MOT+4,504 miles
PASS
Mileage108,468 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,464 miles
Since last MOT+5,958 miles
PASS
Mileage102,506 miles
Since last MOT+5,708 miles
PASS
Mileage96,798 miles
Since last MOT+30 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,768 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,752 miles
Since last MOT+7,265 miles
PASS
Mileage89,487 miles
Since last MOT+5,754 miles
PASS
Mileage83,733 miles
Since last MOT+7,716 miles
PASS
Mileage76,017 miles
Since last MOT+10,838 miles
PASS
Mileage65,179 miles
Since last MOT+28 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,151 miles
Since last MOT+8,169 miles
PASS
Mileage56,982 miles
Since last MOT+5,815 miles
PASS
Mileage51,167 miles
Since last MOT+39 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,128 miles
Since last MOT+7,202 miles
PASS
Mileage43,926 miles
Since last MOT+65 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,861 miles
Since last MOT+5,207 miles
PASS
Mileage38,654 miles
Since last MOT+9,357 miles
PASS
Mileage29,297 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF03 HDG
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 HDG

What car is RF03 HDG?

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

What is the mileage of RF03 HDG?

The last recorded mileage for RF03 HDG was 140,258 miles, recorded on 14 Jan 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RF03 HDG passed its MOT?

RF03 HDG has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 14 Jan 2021.

Is RF03 HDG ULEZ compliant?

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

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