Vehicle summary
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 119,971 miles on the clock, averaging 7,645 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for RK03 GCU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 119,971 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 8,447 |
| Average per year | 7,645 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record
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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
| Registration | RK03 GCU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RK — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 03 — March 2003 to August 2003 |
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About RK03 GCU
What car is RK03 GCU?
RK03 GCU is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.
What is the mileage of RK03 GCU?
The last recorded mileage for RK03 GCU was 119,971 miles, recorded on 27 Nov 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RK03 GCU passed its MOT?
RK03 GCU has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 27 Nov 2018.
Is RK03 GCU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RK03 GCU 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 RK03 GCU?
RK03 GCU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.