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RF03 HNB

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 13 and failing 7 (65% pass rate). It has 152,400 miles on the clock, averaging 10,282 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 HNB

MOT Status
Due date passed
152,400
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
10,282

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 reading152,400 miles
Reading date
Miles last year183
Average per year10,282
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RF03 HNB 29k60k91k122k152k '06'18'14

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage152,400 miles
Since last MOT+183 miles
FAIL
Mileage152,217 miles
Since last MOT+5,255 miles
PASS
Mileage146,962 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage146,962 miles
Since last MOT+5,230 miles
PASS
Mileage141,732 miles
Since last MOT+108 miles
FAIL
Mileage141,624 miles
Since last MOT+6,133 miles
PASS
Mileage135,491 miles
Since last MOT+120 miles
FAIL
Mileage135,371 miles
Since last MOT+5,935 miles
PASS
Mileage129,436 miles
Since last MOT+203 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,233 miles
Since last MOT+5,481 miles
PASS
Mileage123,752 miles
Since last MOT+4,743 miles
PASS
Mileage119,009 miles
Since last MOT+158 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,851 miles
Since last MOT+10,126 miles
PASS
Mileage108,725 miles
Since last MOT+15,663 miles
PASS
Mileage93,062 miles
Since last MOT+16,171 miles
PASS
Mileage76,891 miles
Since last MOT+17,796 miles
PASS
Mileage59,095 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,095 miles
Since last MOT+17,229 miles
PASS
Mileage41,866 miles
Since last MOT+12,853 miles
PASS
Mileage29,013 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About RF03 HNB

What car is RF03 HNB?

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

What is the mileage of RF03 HNB?

The last recorded mileage for RF03 HNB was 152,400 miles, recorded on 11 May 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RF03 HNB passed its MOT?

RF03 HNB has had 20 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (13 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 11 May 2018.

Is RF03 HNB ULEZ compliant?

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

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