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RF03 UGS

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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 115,169 miles on the clock, averaging 6,259 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 UGS

MOT Status
Due date passed
115,169
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
6,259

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

Below average
Latest reading115,169 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,259
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RF03 UGS 56k70k85k100k115k '06'16'13

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage115,169 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,169 miles
Since last MOT+2,579 miles
PASS
Mileage112,590 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,590 miles
Since last MOT+2,366 miles
PASS
Mileage110,224 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,224 miles
Since last MOT+97,791 miles
PASS
Mileage12,433 miles
PASS
Mileage93,407 miles
Since last MOT+5,324 miles
PASS
Mileage88,083 miles
Since last MOT+5,701 miles
PASS
Mileage82,382 miles
Since last MOT+11,671 miles
PASS
Mileage70,711 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,711 miles
Since last MOT+6,124 miles
PASS
Mileage64,587 miles
Since last MOT+9,042 miles
PASS
Mileage55,545 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF03 UGS
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 UGS

What car is RF03 UGS?

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

What is the mileage of RF03 UGS?

The last recorded mileage for RF03 UGS was 115,169 miles, recorded on 17 Mar 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RF03 UGS passed its MOT?

RF03 UGS has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 17 Mar 2016.

Is RF03 UGS ULEZ compliant?

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

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