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RK03 GXB

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 18 and failing 5 (78% pass rate). It has 151,347 miles on the clock, averaging 6,468 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 GXB

MOT Status
Due date passed
151,347
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
78%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
6,468

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

Below average
Latest reading151,347 miles
Reading date
Miles last year99,098
Average per year6,468
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RK03 GXB 35k64k93k122k151k '06'24'16

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage151,347 miles
Since last MOT+99,098 miles
PASS
Mileage52,249 miles
FAIL
Mileage148,777 miles
Since last MOT+2,654 miles
PASS
Mileage146,123 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage146,122 miles
Since last MOT+2,232 miles
PASS
Mileage143,890 miles
Since last MOT+808 miles
PASS
Mileage143,082 miles
Since last MOT+3,095 miles
PASS
Mileage139,987 miles
Since last MOT+5,048 miles
PASS
Mileage134,939 miles
Since last MOT+4,986 miles
PASS
Mileage129,953 miles
Since last MOT+6,322 miles
PASS
Mileage123,631 miles
Since last MOT+115 miles
FAIL
Mileage123,516 miles
Since last MOT+7,166 miles
PASS
Mileage116,350 miles
Since last MOT+9,863 miles
PASS
Mileage106,487 miles
Since last MOT+13,058 miles
PASS
Mileage93,429 miles
Since last MOT+7,556 miles
PASS
Mileage85,873 miles
Since last MOT+13,081 miles
PASS
Mileage72,792 miles
Since last MOT+68 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,724 miles
Since last MOT+6,814 miles
PASS
Mileage65,910 miles
Since last MOT+5,907 miles
PASS
Mileage60,003 miles
Since last MOT+85 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,918 miles
Since last MOT+8,350 miles
PASS
Mileage51,568 miles
Since last MOT+16,112 miles
PASS
Mileage35,456 miles

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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 GXB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRK — Reading, Reading
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About RK03 GXB

What car is RK03 GXB?

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

What is the mileage of RK03 GXB?

The last recorded mileage for RK03 GXB was 151,347 miles, recorded on 28 Mar 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RK03 GXB passed its MOT?

RK03 GXB has had 23 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (18 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 28 Mar 2024.

Is RK03 GXB ULEZ compliant?

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

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