Vehicle summary
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 2005 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 8 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing once (88% pass rate). It has 119,334 miles on the clock, averaging 13,538 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for 1. injector seal failure causing diesel fuel ingress into engine oil.
MOT & Mileage History for RJ03 DMO
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 119,334 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 15,281 |
| Average per year | 13,538 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (2003–2009), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.
1. Injector Seal Failure Causing Diesel Fuel Ingress into Engine Oil
The rubber seal around the fuel injector degrades, allowing diesel fuel to seep past the seal into the engine sump, contaminating the engine oil.
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RJ03 DMO |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RJ — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 03 — March 2003 to August 2003 |
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About RJ03 DMO
What car is RJ03 DMO?
RJ03 DMO is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2005.
What is the mileage of RJ03 DMO?
The last recorded mileage for RJ03 DMO was 119,334 miles, recorded on 5 Nov 2014 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RJ03 DMO passed its MOT?
RJ03 DMO has had 8 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (7 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 5 Nov 2014.
Is RJ03 DMO ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RJ03 DMO is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is RJ03 DMO?
RJ03 DMO is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.