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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 121,343 miles on the clock, averaging 8,084 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 RRU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 121,343 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4,264 |
| Average per year | 8,084 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 14 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 RRU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| 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 RRU
What car is RF03 RRU?
RF03 RRU is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.
What is the mileage of RF03 RRU?
The last recorded mileage for RF03 RRU was 121,343 miles, recorded on 4 Jan 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RF03 RRU passed its MOT?
RF03 RRU has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 4 Jan 2017.
Is RF03 RRU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RF03 RRU 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 RRU?
RF03 RRU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.