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RJ03 LFR

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Green Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGreen
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 2 (88% pass rate). It has 134,055 miles on the clock, averaging 6,863 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for RJ03 LFR

MOT Status
Due date passed
134,055
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
88%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
6,863

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading134,055 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,932
Average per year6,863
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RJ03 LFR 42k65k88k111k134k '06'19'12

Check RJ03 LFR

Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage134,055 miles
Since last MOT+6,932 miles
PASS
Mileage127,123 miles
Since last MOT+6,522 miles
PASS
Mileage120,601 miles
Since last MOT+7,390 miles
PASS
Mileage113,211 miles
Since last MOT+6,224 miles
PASS
Mileage106,987 miles
Since last MOT+6,238 miles
PASS
Mileage100,749 miles
Since last MOT+4,323 miles
PASS
Mileage96,426 miles
Since last MOT+1,358 miles
PASS
Mileage95,068 miles
Since last MOT+5,432 miles
PASS
Mileage89,636 miles
Since last MOT+6,988 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,648 miles
Since last MOT+7,500 miles
PASS
Mileage75,148 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,148 miles
Since last MOT+7,878 miles
PASS
Mileage67,270 miles
Since last MOT+19,944 miles
PASS
Mileage47,326 miles
Since last MOT+1,669 miles
PASS
Mileage45,657 miles
Since last MOT+3,874 miles
PASS
Mileage41,783 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

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

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About RJ03 LFR

What car is RJ03 LFR?

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

What is the mileage of RJ03 LFR?

The last recorded mileage for RJ03 LFR was 134,055 miles, recorded on 29 Jun 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RJ03 LFR passed its MOT?

RJ03 LFR has had 16 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (14 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 29 Jun 2019.

Is RJ03 LFR ULEZ compliant?

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

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