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RF03 RTU

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Red Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourRed
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 1968cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing once (95% pass rate). It has 118,200 miles on the clock, averaging 4,885 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RF03 RTU

MOT Status
Due date passed
118,200
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
95%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
4,885

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

Low mileage
Latest reading118,200 miles
Reading date
Miles last year798
Average per year4,885
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RF03 RTU 27k50k73k95k118k '06'24'16

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage118,200 miles
Since last MOT+798 miles
PASS
Mileage117,402 miles
Since last MOT+1,254 miles
PASS
Mileage116,148 miles
Since last MOT+1,618 miles
PASS
Mileage114,530 miles
Since last MOT+2,072 miles
PASS
Mileage112,458 miles
Since last MOT+2,223 miles
PASS
Mileage110,235 miles
Since last MOT+3,568 miles
PASS
Mileage106,667 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,667 miles
Since last MOT+2,055 miles
PASS
Mileage104,612 miles
Since last MOT+2,411 miles
PASS
Mileage102,201 miles
Since last MOT+4,500 miles
PASS
Mileage97,701 miles
Since last MOT+3,204 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+2,297 miles
PASS
Mileage92,200 miles
Since last MOT+4,041 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+3,685 miles
PASS
Mileage84,474 miles
Since last MOT+2,939 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+4,609 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+21,168 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+14,943 miles
PASS
Mileage40,815 miles
Since last MOT+13,666 miles
PASS
Mileage27,149 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF03 RTU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRF — Reading, Reading
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About RF03 RTU

What car is RF03 RTU?

RF03 RTU is an red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RF03 RTU?

The last recorded mileage for RF03 RTU was 118,200 miles, recorded on 16 Dec 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RF03 RTU passed its MOT?

RF03 RTU has had 20 MOT tests with an 95% pass rate (19 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 16 Dec 2024.

Is RF03 RTU ULEZ compliant?

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

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