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RJ03 HRW

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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 4 (76% pass rate). It has 185,902 miles on the clock, averaging 9,002 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 RJ03 HRW

MOT Status
Due date passed
185,902
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2007
76%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
9,002

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 reading185,902 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,002
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RJ03 HRW 77k104k131k159k186k '07'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage185,902 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage185,902 miles
Since last MOT+4,884 miles
PASS
Mileage181,018 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage181,018 miles
Since last MOT+5,578 miles
PASS
Mileage175,440 miles
Since last MOT+5,323 miles
PASS
Mileage170,117 miles
Since last MOT+5,419 miles
PASS
Mileage164,698 miles
Since last MOT+5,549 miles
PASS
Mileage159,149 miles
Since last MOT+140 miles
FAIL
Mileage159,009 miles
Since last MOT+5,684 miles
PASS
Mileage153,325 miles
Since last MOT+6,735 miles
PASS
Mileage146,590 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage146,578 miles
Since last MOT+5,932 miles
PASS
Mileage140,646 miles
Since last MOT+8,642 miles
PASS
Mileage132,004 miles
Since last MOT+18,284 miles
PASS
Mileage113,720 miles
Since last MOT+18,122 miles
PASS
Mileage95,598 miles
Since last MOT+18,663 miles
PASS
Mileage76,935 miles

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

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ03 HRW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRJ — Reading, Reading
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About RJ03 HRW

What car is RJ03 HRW?

RJ03 HRW is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RJ03 HRW?

The last recorded mileage for RJ03 HRW was 185,902 miles, recorded on 11 Oct 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RJ03 HRW passed its MOT?

RJ03 HRW has had 17 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (13 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 11 Oct 2019.

Is RJ03 HRW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RJ03 HRW 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 RJ03 HRW?

RJ03 HRW is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.