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RK03 GXA

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Grey Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGrey
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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 3 (87% pass rate). It has 74,938 miles on the clock, averaging 3,323 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for RK03 GXA

MOT Status
Due date passed
74,938
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
87%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
3,323

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 reading74,938 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11
Average per year3,323
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RK03 GXA 11k27k43k59k75k '06'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage74,938 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,927 miles
Since last MOT+1,890 miles
PASS
Mileage73,037 miles
Since last MOT+3,020 miles
PASS
Mileage70,017 miles
Since last MOT+101 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,916 miles
Since last MOT+4,475 miles
PASS
Mileage65,441 miles
Since last MOT+3,309 miles
PASS
Mileage62,132 miles
Since last MOT+58 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,074 miles
Since last MOT+2,770 miles
PASS
Mileage59,304 miles
Since last MOT+1,428 miles
PASS
Mileage57,876 miles
Since last MOT+1,980 miles
PASS
Mileage55,896 miles
Since last MOT+2,114 miles
PASS
Mileage53,782 miles
Since last MOT+1,577 miles
PASS
Mileage52,205 miles
Since last MOT+1,743 miles
PASS
Mileage50,462 miles
Since last MOT+5,175 miles
PASS
Mileage45,287 miles
Since last MOT+4,572 miles
PASS
Mileage40,715 miles
Since last MOT+3,810 miles
PASS
Mileage36,905 miles
Since last MOT+4,426 miles
PASS
Mileage32,479 miles
Since last MOT+3,449 miles
PASS
Mileage29,030 miles
Since last MOT+5,536 miles
PASS
Mileage23,494 miles
Since last MOT+5,311 miles
PASS
Mileage18,183 miles
Since last MOT+3,376 miles
PASS
Mileage14,807 miles
Since last MOT+4,067 miles
PASS
Mileage10,740 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 GXA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRK — Reading, Reading
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About RK03 GXA

What car is RK03 GXA?

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

What is the mileage of RK03 GXA?

The last recorded mileage for RK03 GXA was 74,938 miles, recorded on 19 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RK03 GXA passed its MOT?

RK03 GXA has had 23 MOT tests with an 87% pass rate (20 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 19 Sep 2025.

Is RK03 GXA ULEZ compliant?

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

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