Vehicle summary
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 203,792 miles on the clock, averaging 14,985 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 USL
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 203,792 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 17,012 |
| Average per year | 14,985 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record
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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
| Registration | RJ03 USL |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RJ — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 03 — March 2003 to August 2003 |
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About RJ03 USL
What car is RJ03 USL?
RJ03 USL is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.
What is the mileage of RJ03 USL?
The last recorded mileage for RJ03 USL was 203,792 miles, recorded on 25 Apr 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RJ03 USL passed its MOT?
RJ03 USL has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 25 Apr 2017.
Is RJ03 USL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RJ03 USL 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 USL?
RJ03 USL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.