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RG03 BXK

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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 226,793 miles on the clock, averaging 13,211 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 RG03 BXK

MOT Status
Due date passed
226,793
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2007
67%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
13,211

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading226,793 miles
Reading date
Average per year13,211
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RG03 BXK 91k125k159k193k227k '07'18'14

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage226,793 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage226,793 miles
Since last MOT+9,273 miles
PASS
Mileage217,520 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage217,517 miles
Since last MOT+19,544 miles
PASS
Mileage197,973 miles
Since last MOT+13,350 miles
PASS
Mileage184,623 miles
Since last MOT+30 miles
PASS
Mileage184,593 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage184,593 miles
Since last MOT+34,527 miles
FAIL
Mileage150,066 miles
Since last MOT+28,886 miles
PASS
Mileage121,180 miles
Since last MOT+5,803 miles
PASS
Mileage115,377 miles
Since last MOT+7,996 miles
PASS
Mileage107,381 miles
Since last MOT+7,742 miles
PASS
Mileage99,639 miles
Since last MOT+8,394 miles
PASS
Mileage91,245 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,234 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

RegistrationRG03 BXK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRG — Reading, Reading
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About RG03 BXK

What car is RG03 BXK?

RG03 BXK is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RG03 BXK?

The last recorded mileage for RG03 BXK was 226,793 miles, recorded on 2 Feb 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RG03 BXK passed its MOT?

RG03 BXK has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 2 Feb 2018.

Is RG03 BXK ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RG03 BXK 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 RG03 BXK?

RG03 BXK is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.