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RJ03 XOD

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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 202,962 miles on the clock, averaging 9,262 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 XOD

MOT Status
Due date passed
202,962
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
9,262

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 reading202,962 miles
Reading date
Miles last year195
Average per year9,262
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RJ03 XOD 68k102k136k169k203k '06'20'15

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage202,962 miles
Since last MOT+195 miles
FAIL
Mileage202,767 miles
Since last MOT+7,627 miles
PASS
Mileage195,140 miles
Since last MOT+9,179 miles
PASS
Mileage185,961 miles
Since last MOT+234 miles
FAIL
Mileage185,727 miles
Since last MOT+14,368 miles
PASS
Mileage171,359 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage171,358 miles
Since last MOT+13,456 miles
PASS
Mileage157,902 miles
Since last MOT+9,996 miles
PASS
Mileage147,906 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage147,897 miles
Since last MOT+6,771 miles
PASS
Mileage141,126 miles
Since last MOT+3,271 miles
PASS
Mileage137,855 miles
Since last MOT+4,386 miles
FAIL
Mileage133,469 miles
Since last MOT+5,720 miles
PASS
Mileage127,749 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage127,749 miles
Since last MOT+4,707 miles
PASS
Mileage123,042 miles
Since last MOT+6,814 miles
PASS
Mileage116,228 miles
Since last MOT+8,095 miles
PASS
Mileage108,133 miles
Since last MOT+14,750 miles
PASS
Mileage93,383 miles
Since last MOT+25,327 miles
PASS
Mileage68,056 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ03 XOD
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 XOD

What car is RJ03 XOD?

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

What is the mileage of RJ03 XOD?

The last recorded mileage for RJ03 XOD was 202,962 miles, recorded on 4 Nov 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RJ03 XOD passed its MOT?

RJ03 XOD has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 4 Nov 2020.

Is RJ03 XOD ULEZ compliant?

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

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