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RJ03 XYN

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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 10 (52% pass rate). It has 169,852 miles on the clock, averaging 12,782 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 XYN

MOT Status
Due date passed
169,852
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
52%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
12,782

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading169,852 miles
Reading date
Miles last year19,334
Average per year12,782
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RJ03 XYN 24k61k97k134k170k '06'17'11

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage169,852 miles
Since last MOT+19,334 miles
PASS
Mileage150,518 miles
Since last MOT+3,595 miles
PASS
Mileage146,923 miles
Since last MOT+65 miles
FAIL
Mileage146,858 miles
Since last MOT+4,316 miles
PASS
Mileage142,542 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage142,540 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage142,534 miles
Since last MOT+1,547 miles
FAIL
Mileage140,987 miles
Since last MOT+8,336 miles
PASS
Mileage132,651 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage132,651 miles
Since last MOT+23,096 miles
PASS
Mileage109,555 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,555 miles
Since last MOT+23,364 miles
PASS
Mileage86,191 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,191 miles
Since last MOT+23,756 miles
PASS
Mileage62,435 miles
Since last MOT+7,503 miles
PASS
Mileage54,932 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,932 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,929 miles
Since last MOT+16,328 miles
PASS
Mileage38,601 miles
Since last MOT+14,114 miles
PASS
Mileage24,487 miles
Since last MOT+35 miles
FAIL
Mileage24,452 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ03 XYN
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 XYN

What car is RJ03 XYN?

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

What is the mileage of RJ03 XYN?

The last recorded mileage for RJ03 XYN was 169,852 miles, recorded on 14 Oct 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RJ03 XYN passed its MOT?

RJ03 XYN has had 21 MOT tests with a 52% pass rate (11 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 14 Oct 2017.

Is RJ03 XYN ULEZ compliant?

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

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