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RJ03 URZ

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Blue Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlue
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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 148,501 miles on the clock, averaging 10,878 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 URZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
148,501
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
79%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
10,878

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading148,501 miles
Reading date
Average per year10,878
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RJ03 URZ 40k67k94k121k149k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage148,501 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage148,501 miles
Since last MOT+2,599 miles
PASS
Mileage145,902 miles
Since last MOT+3,415 miles
PASS
Mileage142,487 miles
Since last MOT+4,821 miles
PASS
Mileage137,666 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage137,666 miles
Since last MOT+7,910 miles
PASS
Mileage129,756 miles
Since last MOT+8,914 miles
PASS
Mileage120,842 miles
Since last MOT+14,860 miles
PASS
Mileage105,982 miles
Since last MOT+18,949 miles
PASS
Mileage87,033 miles
Since last MOT+18,805 miles
PASS
Mileage68,228 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,228 miles
Since last MOT+14,598 miles
PASS
Mileage53,630 miles
Since last MOT+13,860 miles
PASS
Mileage39,770 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About RJ03 URZ

What car is RJ03 URZ?

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

What is the mileage of RJ03 URZ?

The last recorded mileage for RJ03 URZ was 148,501 miles, recorded on 12 Aug 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RJ03 URZ passed its MOT?

RJ03 URZ has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 12 Aug 2016.

Is RJ03 URZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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