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RJ03 OVK

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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 164,683 miles on the clock, averaging 8,328 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for RJ03 OVK

MOT Status
Due date passed
164,683
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
8,328

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading164,683 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,328
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RJ03 OVK 85k105k125k145k165k '06'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage164,683 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage164,683 miles
Since last MOT+7,990 miles
PASS
Mileage156,693 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage156,693 miles
Since last MOT+11,144 miles
PASS
Mileage145,549 miles
Since last MOT+7,822 miles
PASS
Mileage137,727 miles
Since last MOT+30 miles
FAIL
Mileage137,697 miles
Since last MOT+5,434 miles
PASS
Mileage132,263 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage132,263 miles
Since last MOT+8,318 miles
PASS
Mileage123,945 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage123,943 miles
Since last MOT+8,569 miles
PASS
Mileage115,374 miles
Since last MOT+8,443 miles
PASS
Mileage106,931 miles
Since last MOT+12,767 miles
PASS
Mileage94,164 miles
Since last MOT+9,460 miles
PASS
Mileage84,704 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (1997–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

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

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ03 OVK
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 OVK

What car is RJ03 OVK?

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

What is the mileage of RJ03 OVK?

The last recorded mileage for RJ03 OVK was 164,683 miles, recorded on 9 Jan 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RJ03 OVK passed its MOT?

RJ03 OVK has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 9 Jan 2016.

Is RJ03 OVK ULEZ compliant?

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

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