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RF03 TVA

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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 4 (80% pass rate). It has 205,871 miles on the clock, averaging 10,512 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 TVA

MOT Status
Due date passed
205,871
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
10,512

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading205,871 miles
Reading date
Miles last year917
Average per year10,512
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RF03 TVA 33k76k119k163k206k '06'22'14

Check RF03 TVA

Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage205,871 miles
Since last MOT+917 miles
PASS
Mileage204,954 miles
Since last MOT+1,214 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+3,205 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+3,000 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+16,327 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+14,784 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+5,538 miles
PASS
Mileage160,886 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage160,886 miles
Since last MOT+15,603 miles
PASS
Mileage145,283 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage145,283 miles
Since last MOT+20,730 miles
FAIL
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Since last MOT+3,627 miles
PASS
Mileage120,926 miles
Since last MOT+4,310 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+7,720 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+17,494 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+19,939 miles
FAIL
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Since last MOT+22,667 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+14,919 miles
PASS
Mileage33,877 miles
Since last MOT+1,166 miles
PASS
Mileage32,711 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF03 TVA
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 TVA

What car is RF03 TVA?

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

What is the mileage of RF03 TVA?

The last recorded mileage for RF03 TVA was 205,871 miles, recorded on 6 Dec 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RF03 TVA passed its MOT?

RF03 TVA has had 20 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (16 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 6 Dec 2022.

Is RF03 TVA ULEZ compliant?

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

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