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RJ03 WME

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 10 (60% pass rate). It has 228,863 miles on the clock, averaging 11,009 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 WME

MOT Status
Due date passed
228,863
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
60%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
11,009

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading228,863 miles
Reading date
Miles last year136
Average per year11,009
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RJ03 WME 49k94k139k184k229k '06'22'16

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage228,863 miles
Since last MOT+136 miles
FAIL
Mileage228,727 miles
Since last MOT+9,393 miles
PASS
Mileage219,334 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage219,328 miles
Since last MOT+4,295 miles
PASS
Mileage215,033 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage215,033 miles
Since last MOT+9,818 miles
PASS
Mileage205,215 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage205,215 miles
Since last MOT+8,988 miles
PASS
Mileage196,227 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage196,227 miles
Since last MOT+5,285 miles
PASS
Mileage190,942 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage190,942 miles
Since last MOT+9,923 miles
PASS
Mileage181,019 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage181,019 miles
Since last MOT+19,078 miles
PASS
Mileage161,941 miles
Since last MOT+12,908 miles
PASS
Mileage149,033 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage149,033 miles
Since last MOT+15,177 miles
FAIL
Mileage133,856 miles
Since last MOT+9,252 miles
PASS
Mileage124,604 miles
Since last MOT+6,882 miles
PASS
Mileage117,722 miles
Since last MOT+7,924 miles
PASS
Mileage109,798 miles
Since last MOT+12,303 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,495 miles
Since last MOT+15,120 miles
PASS
Mileage82,375 miles
Since last MOT+19,458 miles
PASS
Mileage62,917 miles
Since last MOT+13,874 miles
PASS
Mileage49,043 miles

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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 WME
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRJ — Reading, Reading
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About RJ03 WME

What car is RJ03 WME?

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

What is the mileage of RJ03 WME?

The last recorded mileage for RJ03 WME was 228,863 miles, recorded on 26 Aug 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RJ03 WME passed its MOT?

RJ03 WME has had 25 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (15 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 26 Aug 2022.

Is RJ03 WME ULEZ compliant?

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

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