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RF03 UGP

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 7 (71% pass rate). It has 35,742 miles on the clock, averaging 1,437 miles per year, well 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 UGP

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
35,742
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
1,437

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading35,742 miles
Reading date
Miles last year41
Average per year1,437
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RF03 UGP 8k15k22k29k36k '06'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage35,742 miles
Since last MOT+41 miles
PASS
Mileage35,701 miles
Since last MOT+24 miles
PASS
Mileage35,677 miles
Since last MOT+498 miles
PASS
Mileage35,179 miles
Since last MOT+357 miles
PASS
Mileage34,822 miles
Since last MOT+463 miles
PASS
Mileage34,359 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage34,359 miles
Since last MOT+1,248 miles
PASS
Mileage33,111 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage33,111 miles
Since last MOT+1,033 miles
PASS
Mileage32,078 miles
Since last MOT+1,536 miles
PASS
Mileage30,542 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage30,539 miles
Since last MOT+1,440 miles
PASS
Mileage29,099 miles
Since last MOT+1,504 miles
PASS
Mileage27,595 miles
Since last MOT+1,264 miles
FAIL
Mileage26,331 miles
Since last MOT+1,303 miles
PASS
Mileage25,028 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage25,026 miles
Since last MOT+1,029 miles
PASS
Mileage23,997 miles
Since last MOT+1,583 miles
FAIL
Mileage22,414 miles
Since last MOT+2,400 miles
PASS
Mileage20,014 miles
Since last MOT+2,415 miles
PASS
Mileage17,599 miles
Since last MOT+3,431 miles
PASS
Mileage14,168 miles
Since last MOT+3,365 miles
PASS
Mileage10,803 miles
Since last MOT+3,111 miles
FAIL
Mileage7,692 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About RF03 UGP

What car is RF03 UGP?

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

What is the mileage of RF03 UGP?

The last recorded mileage for RF03 UGP was 35,742 miles, recorded on 26 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RF03 UGP passed its MOT?

RF03 UGP has had 24 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (17 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 26 Nov 2025.

Is RF03 UGP ULEZ compliant?

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

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