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RF03 HMG

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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 8 (65% pass rate). It has 191,044 miles on the clock, averaging 9,546 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 HMG

MOT Status
Due date passed
191,044
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
9,546

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
7

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading191,044 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,546
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RF03 HMG 30k70k111k151k191k '06'23'15

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage191,044 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage191,044 miles
Since last MOT+6,338 miles
PASS
Mileage184,706 miles
Since last MOT+2,588 miles
PASS
Mileage182,118 miles
Since last MOT+2,182 miles
PASS
Mileage179,936 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage179,936 miles
Since last MOT+11,858 miles
PASS
Mileage168,078 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage168,078 miles
Since last MOT+19,282 miles
PASS
Mileage148,796 miles
Since last MOT+10,494 miles
PASS
Mileage138,302 miles
Since last MOT+14,348 miles
PASS
Mileage123,954 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,954 miles
Since last MOT+18,320 miles
PASS
Mileage105,634 miles
Since last MOT+14,068 miles
PASS
Mileage91,566 miles
Since last MOT+8,180 miles
PASS
Mileage83,386 miles
Since last MOT+6,505 miles
PASS
Mileage76,881 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,881 miles
Since last MOT+7,449 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,432 miles
Since last MOT+13,677 miles
PASS
Mileage55,755 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,741 miles
Since last MOT+11,720 miles
PASS
Mileage44,021 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,020 miles
Since last MOT+13,706 miles
PASS
Mileage30,314 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 HMG
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 HMG

What car is RF03 HMG?

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

What is the mileage of RF03 HMG?

The last recorded mileage for RF03 HMG was 191,044 miles, recorded on 14 Mar 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RF03 HMG passed its MOT?

RF03 HMG has had 23 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (15 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 14 Mar 2023.

Is RF03 HMG ULEZ compliant?

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

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