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RF03 XLW

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 2 MOT tests on record, passing every one. It has 86,904 miles on the clock, averaging 16,850 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 XLW

MOT Status
Due date passed
86,904
Last Mileage
Recorded
2
Total Tests
Since 2006
100%
Pass Rate
2 passed, 0 failed ✓

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

0

MOT failures recorded

Out of 2 tests on record
16,850

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading86,904 miles
Reading date
Miles last year17,725
Average per year16,850
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RF03 XLW 69k74k78k82k87k '06'07

Check RF03 XLW

Full MOT Test History 2 tests on record

PASS
Mileage86,904 miles
Since last MOT+17,725 miles
PASS
Mileage69,179 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF03 XLW
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 XLW

What car is RF03 XLW?

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

What is the mileage of RF03 XLW?

The last recorded mileage for RF03 XLW was 86,904 miles, recorded on 9 May 2007 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RF03 XLW passed its MOT?

RF03 XLW has had 2 MOT tests with an 100% pass rate (2 passes, 0 failures). It last passed on 9 May 2007.

Is RF03 XLW ULEZ compliant?

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

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