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RJ03 LFW

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 8 (69% pass rate). It has 239,359 miles on the clock, averaging 9,842 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 LFW

MOT Status
Due date passed
239,359
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
9,842

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading239,359 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13,425
Average per year9,842
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RJ03 LFW 47k95k143k191k239k '06'25'15

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage239,359 miles
Since last MOT+13,425 miles
PASS
Mileage225,934 miles
Since last MOT+16,412 miles
PASS
Mileage209,522 miles
Since last MOT+8,764 miles
PASS
Mileage200,758 miles
Since last MOT+10,457 miles
PASS
Mileage190,301 miles
Since last MOT+3,464 miles
PASS
Mileage186,837 miles
Since last MOT+20,344 miles
PASS
Mileage166,493 miles
Since last MOT+14,821 miles
PASS
Mileage151,672 miles
Since last MOT+7,902 miles
PASS
Mileage143,770 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage143,770 miles
Since last MOT+5,800 miles
PASS
Mileage137,970 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage137,969 miles
Since last MOT+2,566 miles
PASS
Mileage135,403 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage135,403 miles
Since last MOT+3,284 miles
PASS
Mileage132,119 miles
Since last MOT+1,914 miles
PASS
Mileage130,205 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage130,205 miles
Since last MOT+10,381 miles
FAIL
Mileage119,824 miles
Since last MOT+14,075 miles
PASS
Mileage105,749 miles
Since last MOT+8,408 miles
PASS
Mileage97,341 miles
Since last MOT+8,829 miles
PASS
Mileage88,512 miles
Since last MOT+254 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,258 miles
Since last MOT+12,413 miles
PASS
Mileage75,845 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,845 miles
Since last MOT+13,220 miles
PASS
Mileage62,625 miles
Since last MOT+15,420 miles
PASS
Mileage47,205 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 LFW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRJ — Reading, Reading
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About RJ03 LFW

What car is RJ03 LFW?

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

What is the mileage of RJ03 LFW?

The last recorded mileage for RJ03 LFW was 239,359 miles, recorded on 9 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RJ03 LFW passed its MOT?

RJ03 LFW has had 26 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (18 passes, 8 failures). It last was tested on 9 Oct 2025.

Is RJ03 LFW ULEZ compliant?

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

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