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RJ03 VXU

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Green Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGreen
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 14 and failing once (93% pass rate). It has 293,021 miles on the clock, averaging 17,973 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 VXU

MOT Status
Due date passed
293,021
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
93%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
17,973

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 reading293,021 miles
Reading date
Miles last year21,171
Average per year17,973
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RJ03 VXU 39k102k166k229k293k '06'20'13

Check RJ03 VXU

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage293,021 miles
Since last MOT+21,171 miles
PASS
Mileage271,850 miles
Since last MOT+23,081 miles
PASS
Mileage248,769 miles
Since last MOT+23,264 miles
PASS
Mileage225,505 miles
Since last MOT+21,518 miles
PASS
Mileage203,987 miles
Since last MOT+20,913 miles
PASS
Mileage183,074 miles
Since last MOT+20,517 miles
PASS
Mileage162,557 miles
Since last MOT+16,349 miles
FAIL
Mileage146,208 miles
Since last MOT+15,467 miles
PASS
Mileage130,741 miles
Since last MOT+14,696 miles
PASS
Mileage116,045 miles
Since last MOT+13,936 miles
PASS
Mileage102,109 miles
Since last MOT+16,017 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+14,433 miles
PASS
Mileage71,659 miles
Since last MOT+16,545 miles
PASS
Mileage55,114 miles
Since last MOT+16,590 miles
PASS
Mileage38,524 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 VXU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRJ — Reading, Reading
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About RJ03 VXU

What car is RJ03 VXU?

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

What is the mileage of RJ03 VXU?

The last recorded mileage for RJ03 VXU was 293,021 miles, recorded on 28 May 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RJ03 VXU passed its MOT?

RJ03 VXU has had 15 MOT tests with an 93% pass rate (14 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 28 May 2020.

Is RJ03 VXU ULEZ compliant?

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

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