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RF03 KVT

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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 21 and failing 5 (81% pass rate). It has 197,724 miles on the clock, averaging 6,538 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for RF03 KVT

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
197,724
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2006
81%
Pass Rate
21 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
6,538

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading197,724 miles
Reading date
Miles last year88
Average per year6,538
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RF03 KVT 66k99k132k165k198k '06'26'16

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage197,724 miles
Since last MOT+88 miles
FAIL
Mileage197,636 miles
Since last MOT+9,455 miles
PASS
Mileage188,181 miles
Since last MOT+3,604 miles
PASS
Mileage184,577 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage184,570 miles
Since last MOT+4,243 miles
PASS
Mileage180,327 miles
Since last MOT+3,706 miles
PASS
Mileage176,621 miles
Since last MOT+5,351 miles
PASS
Mileage171,270 miles
Since last MOT+3,577 miles
PASS
Mileage167,693 miles
Since last MOT+2,699 miles
PASS
Mileage164,994 miles
Since last MOT+3,270 miles
PASS
Mileage161,724 miles
Since last MOT+4,300 miles
PASS
Mileage157,424 miles
Since last MOT+3,977 miles
PASS
Mileage153,447 miles
Since last MOT+6,141 miles
PASS
Mileage147,306 miles
Since last MOT+8,398 miles
PASS
Mileage138,908 miles
Since last MOT+46 miles
FAIL
Mileage138,862 miles
Since last MOT+7,693 miles
PASS
Mileage131,169 miles
Since last MOT+6,531 miles
PASS
Mileage124,638 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage124,638 miles
Since last MOT+7,211 miles
PASS
Mileage117,427 miles
Since last MOT+7,834 miles
PASS
Mileage109,593 miles
Since last MOT+5,488 miles
PASS
Mileage104,105 miles
Since last MOT+13,539 miles
PASS
Mileage90,566 miles
Since last MOT+10,785 miles
PASS
Mileage79,781 miles
Since last MOT+13,488 miles
PASS
Mileage66,293 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,289 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (1997–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF03 KVT
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 KVT

What car is RF03 KVT?

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

What is the mileage of RF03 KVT?

The last recorded mileage for RF03 KVT was 197,724 miles, recorded on 14 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RF03 KVT passed its MOT?

RF03 KVT has had 26 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (21 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 14 Jul 2026.

Is RF03 KVT ULEZ compliant?

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

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