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RF03 XPN

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1898cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1898cc
ColourSilver
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 1898cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 148,464 miles on the clock, averaging 8,458 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for RF03 XPN

MOT Status
Due date passed
148,464
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
8,458

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading148,464 miles
Reading date
Miles last year15,725
Average per year8,458
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RF03 XPN 22k54k85k117k148k '06'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage148,464 miles
Since last MOT+15,725 miles
PASS
Mileage132,739 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage132,739 miles
Since last MOT+14,012 miles
PASS
Mileage118,727 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,727 miles
Since last MOT+18,555 miles
PASS
Mileage100,172 miles
Since last MOT+16,606 miles
PASS
Mileage83,566 miles
Since last MOT+9,580 miles
PASS
Mileage73,986 miles
Since last MOT+9,311 miles
PASS
Mileage64,675 miles
Since last MOT+1,259 miles
PASS
Mileage63,416 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,416 miles
Since last MOT+2,654 miles
PASS
Mileage60,762 miles
Since last MOT+3,719 miles
PASS
Mileage57,043 miles
Since last MOT+4,381 miles
PASS
Mileage52,662 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,662 miles
Since last MOT+4,990 miles
PASS
Mileage47,672 miles
Since last MOT+6,025 miles
FAIL
Mileage41,647 miles
Since last MOT+6,915 miles
PASS
Mileage34,732 miles
Since last MOT+6,220 miles
PASS
Mileage28,512 miles
Since last MOT+6,431 miles
PASS
Mileage22,081 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF03 XPN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1898cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRF — Reading, Reading
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About RF03 XPN

What car is RF03 XPN?

RF03 XPN is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1898cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RF03 XPN?

The last recorded mileage for RF03 XPN was 148,464 miles, recorded on 26 Apr 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RF03 XPN passed its MOT?

RF03 XPN has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 26 Apr 2021.

Is RF03 XPN ULEZ compliant?

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

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