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RF03 XLC

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 1390cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 152,243 miles on the clock, averaging 9,138 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for RF03 XLC

MOT Status
Due date passed
152,243
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
9,138

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading152,243 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,138
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RF03 XLC 50k75k101k127k152k '06'17'11

Check RF03 XLC

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage152,243 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage152,243 miles
Since last MOT+6,629 miles
PASS
Mileage145,614 miles
Since last MOT+3,042 miles
PASS
Mileage142,572 miles
Since last MOT+5,582 miles
PASS
Mileage136,990 miles
Since last MOT+13,647 miles
PASS
Mileage123,343 miles
Since last MOT+15,109 miles
PASS
Mileage108,234 miles
Since last MOT+15,267 miles
PASS
Mileage92,967 miles
Since last MOT+10,827 miles
PASS
Mileage82,140 miles
Since last MOT+13,226 miles
PASS
Mileage68,914 miles
Since last MOT+6,993 miles
PASS
Mileage61,921 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,921 miles
Since last MOT+58 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,863 miles
Since last MOT+3,937 miles
PASS
Mileage57,926 miles
Since last MOT+8,134 miles
PASS
Mileage49,792 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF03 XLC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRF — Reading, Reading
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About RF03 XLC

What car is RF03 XLC?

RF03 XLC is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RF03 XLC?

The last recorded mileage for RF03 XLC was 152,243 miles, recorded on 10 Aug 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RF03 XLC passed its MOT?

RF03 XLC has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 10 Aug 2017.

Is RF03 XLC ULEZ compliant?

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

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