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RJ03 WVG

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 19 and failing 6 (76% pass rate). It has 186,834 miles on the clock, averaging 6,108 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for RJ03 WVG

MOT Status
Due date passed
186,834
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
76%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
6,108

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading186,834 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year6,108
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RJ03 WVG 73k102k130k158k187k '06'24'16

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage186,834 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage186,831 miles
Since last MOT+6,041 miles
PASS
Mileage180,790 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage180,788 miles
Since last MOT+8,730 miles
PASS
Mileage172,058 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage172,056 miles
Since last MOT+11,050 miles
PASS
Mileage161,006 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage161,004 miles
Since last MOT+3,139 miles
PASS
Mileage157,865 miles
Since last MOT+6,092 miles
PASS
Mileage151,773 miles
Since last MOT+4,390 miles
PASS
Mileage147,383 miles
Since last MOT+3,491 miles
PASS
Mileage143,892 miles
Since last MOT+3,866 miles
PASS
Mileage140,026 miles
Since last MOT+3,422 miles
PASS
Mileage136,604 miles
Since last MOT+3,574 miles
PASS
Mileage133,030 miles
Since last MOT+6,030 miles
PASS
Mileage127,000 miles
Since last MOT+5,720 miles
PASS
Mileage121,280 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,280 miles
Since last MOT+5,322 miles
PASS
Mileage115,958 miles
Since last MOT+102 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,856 miles
Since last MOT+4,390 miles
PASS
Mileage111,466 miles
Since last MOT+2,457 miles
PASS
Mileage109,009 miles
Since last MOT+2,720 miles
PASS
Mileage106,289 miles
Since last MOT+7,466 miles
PASS
Mileage98,823 miles
Since last MOT+25,672 miles
PASS
Mileage73,151 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 WVG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRJ — Reading, Reading
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About RJ03 WVG

What car is RJ03 WVG?

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

What is the mileage of RJ03 WVG?

The last recorded mileage for RJ03 WVG was 186,834 miles, recorded on 30 Nov 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RJ03 WVG passed its MOT?

RJ03 WVG has had 25 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (19 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 30 Nov 2024.

Is RJ03 WVG ULEZ compliant?

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

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