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RK03 GDF

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1598cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 4 (83% pass rate). It has 54,408 miles on the clock, averaging 2,397 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.

MOT & Mileage History for RK03 GDF

MOT Status
Due date passed
54,408
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
83%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
2,397

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading54,408 miles
Reading date
Average per year2,397
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RK03 GDF 8k20k31k43k54k '06'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage54,408 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,408 miles
Since last MOT+1,067 miles
PASS
Mileage53,341 miles
Since last MOT+669 miles
PASS
Mileage52,672 miles
Since last MOT+951 miles
PASS
Mileage51,721 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,721 miles
Since last MOT+1,083 miles
PASS
Mileage50,638 miles
Since last MOT+733 miles
PASS
Mileage49,905 miles
Since last MOT+2,306 miles
PASS
Mileage47,599 miles
Since last MOT+1,793 miles
PASS
Mileage45,806 miles
Since last MOT+1,942 miles
PASS
Mileage43,864 miles
Since last MOT+2,783 miles
PASS
Mileage41,081 miles
Since last MOT+3,078 miles
PASS
Mileage38,003 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,003 miles
Since last MOT+3,770 miles
PASS
Mileage34,233 miles
Since last MOT+3,905 miles
PASS
Mileage30,328 miles
Since last MOT+4,512 miles
PASS
Mileage25,816 miles
Since last MOT+5,395 miles
PASS
Mileage20,421 miles
Since last MOT+2,570 miles
PASS
Mileage17,851 miles
Since last MOT+2,688 miles
PASS
Mileage15,163 miles
Since last MOT+2,273 miles
PASS
Mileage12,890 miles
Since last MOT+2,338 miles
FAIL
Mileage10,552 miles
Since last MOT+2,567 miles
PASS
Mileage7,985 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK03 GDF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRK — Reading, Reading
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About RK03 GDF

What car is RK03 GDF?

RK03 GDF is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RK03 GDF?

The last recorded mileage for RK03 GDF was 54,408 miles, recorded on 19 Aug 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RK03 GDF passed its MOT?

RK03 GDF has had 23 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (19 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 19 Aug 2025.

Is RK03 GDF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RK03 GDF is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is RK03 GDF?

RK03 GDF is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.