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RJ03 UTC

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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 152,523 miles on the clock, averaging 11,068 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 UTC

MOT Status
Due date passed
152,523
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
77%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
11,068

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 reading152,523 miles
Reading date
Average per year11,068
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RJ03 UTC 42k69k97k125k153k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage152,523 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage152,523 miles
Since last MOT+622 miles
PASS
Mileage151,901 miles
Since last MOT+6,449 miles
PASS
Mileage145,452 miles
Since last MOT+471 miles
PASS
Mileage144,981 miles
PASS
Mileage183,467 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage183,467 miles
Since last MOT+53,817 miles
PASS
Mileage129,650 miles
Since last MOT+7,157 miles
PASS
Mileage122,493 miles
Since last MOT+15,459 miles
PASS
Mileage107,034 miles
Since last MOT+14,273 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,761 miles
Since last MOT+20,770 miles
PASS
Mileage71,991 miles
Since last MOT+30,247 miles
PASS
Mileage41,744 miles

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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

RegistrationRJ03 UTC
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 UTC

What car is RJ03 UTC?

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

What is the mileage of RJ03 UTC?

The last recorded mileage for RJ03 UTC was 152,523 miles, recorded on 21 May 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RJ03 UTC passed its MOT?

RJ03 UTC has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 21 May 2016.

Is RJ03 UTC ULEZ compliant?

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

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