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RF03 UFV

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Blue Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1598cc has had 26 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 8 (69% pass rate). It has 153,018 miles on the clock, averaging 6,215 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.

MOT & Mileage History for RF03 UFV

MOT Status
Due date passed
153,018
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
6,215

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading153,018 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year6,215
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RF03 UFV 38k66k95k124k153k '06'24'15

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage153,018 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage153,017 miles
Since last MOT+146 miles
PASS
Mileage152,871 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage152,854 miles
Since last MOT+2,823 miles
PASS
Mileage150,031 miles
Since last MOT+4,083 miles
PASS
Mileage145,948 miles
Since last MOT+30 miles
FAIL
Mileage145,918 miles
Since last MOT+6,245 miles
PASS
Mileage139,673 miles
Since last MOT+9,577 miles
PASS
Mileage130,096 miles
Since last MOT+10,886 miles
PASS
Mileage119,210 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,210 miles
Since last MOT+11,360 miles
PASS
Mileage107,850 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,848 miles
Since last MOT+6,953 miles
PASS
Mileage100,895 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,892 miles
Since last MOT+7,779 miles
PASS
Mileage93,113 miles
Since last MOT+2,164 miles
PASS
Mileage90,949 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,949 miles
Since last MOT+104 miles
PASS
Mileage90,845 miles
Since last MOT+10,034 miles
PASS
Mileage80,811 miles
Since last MOT+7,567 miles
PASS
Mileage73,244 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,234 miles
Since last MOT+11,498 miles
PASS
Mileage61,736 miles
Since last MOT+8,231 miles
PASS
Mileage53,505 miles
Since last MOT+4,868 miles
PASS
Mileage48,637 miles
Since last MOT+11,076 miles
PASS
Mileage37,561 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF03 UFV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRF — Reading, Reading
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About RF03 UFV

What car is RF03 UFV?

RF03 UFV is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RF03 UFV?

The last recorded mileage for RF03 UFV was 153,018 miles, recorded on 7 Dec 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RF03 UFV passed its MOT?

RF03 UFV has had 26 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (18 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 7 Dec 2024.

Is RF03 UFV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RF03 UFV is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is RF03 UFV?

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