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RJ03 OTV

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1598cc has had 9 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 2 (78% pass rate). It has 106,512 miles on the clock, averaging 9,362 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.

MOT & Mileage History for RJ03 OTV

MOT Status
Due date passed
106,512
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2006
78%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
9,362

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 reading106,512 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,331
Average per year9,362
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RJ03 OTV 46k61k76k91k107k '06'12'09

Check RJ03 OTV

Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage106,512 miles
Since last MOT+5,331 miles
PASS
Mileage101,181 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,177 miles
Since last MOT+5,222 miles
PASS
Mileage95,955 miles
Since last MOT+6,613 miles
PASS
Mileage89,342 miles
Since last MOT+9,554 miles
PASS
Mileage79,788 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,788 miles
Since last MOT+16,963 miles
PASS
Mileage62,825 miles
Since last MOT+17,088 miles
PASS
Mileage45,737 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ03 OTV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRJ — Reading, Reading
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About RJ03 OTV

What car is RJ03 OTV?

RJ03 OTV is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RJ03 OTV?

The last recorded mileage for RJ03 OTV was 106,512 miles, recorded on 29 Nov 2012 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RJ03 OTV passed its MOT?

RJ03 OTV has had 9 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (7 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 29 Nov 2012.

Is RJ03 OTV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RJ03 OTV is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is RJ03 OTV?

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