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RK03 GFY

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 27 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 7 (74% pass rate). It has 130,839 miles on the clock, averaging 5,615 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 RK03 GFY

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
130,839
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2006
74%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
5,615

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading130,839 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10
Average per year5,615
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RK03 GFY 17k46k74k102k131k '06'26'16

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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

PASS
Mileage130,839 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage130,829 miles
Since last MOT+2,834 miles
PASS
Mileage127,995 miles
Since last MOT+7,885 miles
PASS
Mileage120,110 miles
Since last MOT+3,601 miles
PASS
Mileage116,509 miles
Since last MOT+9,671 miles
PASS
Mileage106,838 miles
Since last MOT+298 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,540 miles
Since last MOT+8,849 miles
PASS
Mileage97,691 miles
Since last MOT+6,086 miles
PASS
Mileage91,605 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,605 miles
Since last MOT+4,164 miles
PASS
Mileage87,441 miles
Since last MOT+6,577 miles
PASS
Mileage80,864 miles
Since last MOT+5,726 miles
PASS
Mileage75,138 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,138 miles
Since last MOT+125 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,013 miles
Since last MOT+11,975 miles
PASS
Mileage63,038 miles
Since last MOT+316 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,722 miles
Since last MOT+7,519 miles
PASS
Mileage55,203 miles
Since last MOT+3,747 miles
PASS
Mileage51,456 miles
Since last MOT+4,580 miles
PASS
Mileage46,876 miles
Since last MOT+4,786 miles
PASS
Mileage42,090 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,090 miles
Since last MOT+4,117 miles
PASS
Mileage37,973 miles
Since last MOT+6,649 miles
PASS
Mileage31,324 miles
Since last MOT+3,997 miles
PASS
Mileage27,327 miles
Since last MOT+4,307 miles
PASS
Mileage23,020 miles
Since last MOT+5,714 miles
PASS
Mileage17,306 miles

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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

RegistrationRK03 GFY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRK — Reading, Reading
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About RK03 GFY

What car is RK03 GFY?

RK03 GFY is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RK03 GFY?

The last recorded mileage for RK03 GFY was 130,839 miles, recorded on 12 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RK03 GFY passed its MOT?

RK03 GFY has had 27 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (20 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 12 Jun 2026.

Is RK03 GFY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RK03 GFY 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 GFY?

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