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RK03 GXE

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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 4 (80% pass rate). It has 110,188 miles on the clock, averaging 5,066 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 GXE

MOT Status
Due date passed
110,188
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
5,066

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading110,188 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year5,066
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RK03 GXE 33k52k72k91k110k '06'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage110,188 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,187 miles
Since last MOT+2,611 miles
PASS
Mileage107,576 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,576 miles
Since last MOT+5,014 miles
PASS
Mileage102,562 miles
Since last MOT+356 miles
PASS
Mileage102,206 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,206 miles
Since last MOT+13,800 miles
PASS
Mileage88,406 miles
Since last MOT+3,123 miles
PASS
Mileage85,283 miles
Since last MOT+1,792 miles
PASS
Mileage83,491 miles
Since last MOT+2,491 miles
PASS
Mileage81,000 miles
Since last MOT+4,727 miles
PASS
Mileage76,273 miles
Since last MOT+5,277 miles
PASS
Mileage70,996 miles
Since last MOT+5,619 miles
PASS
Mileage65,377 miles
Since last MOT+4,874 miles
PASS
Mileage60,503 miles
Since last MOT+6,081 miles
PASS
Mileage54,422 miles
Since last MOT+88 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,334 miles
Since last MOT+6,011 miles
PASS
Mileage48,323 miles
Since last MOT+7,392 miles
PASS
Mileage40,931 miles
Since last MOT+7,892 miles
PASS
Mileage33,039 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK03 GXE
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 GXE

What car is RK03 GXE?

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

What is the mileage of RK03 GXE?

The last recorded mileage for RK03 GXE was 110,188 miles, recorded on 7 Aug 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RK03 GXE passed its MOT?

RK03 GXE has had 20 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (16 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 7 Aug 2021.

Is RK03 GXE ULEZ compliant?

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

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