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RK03 HDA

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Blue Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlue
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 127,189 miles on the clock, averaging 5,449 miles per year, 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 HDA

MOT Status
Due date passed
127,189
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
5,449

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 reading127,189 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,449
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RK03 HDA 73k86k100k114k127k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage127,189 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage127,189 miles
Since last MOT+5,829 miles
PASS
Mileage121,360 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,360 miles
Since last MOT+4,920 miles
PASS
Mileage116,440 miles
Since last MOT+7,631 miles
PASS
Mileage108,809 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,809 miles
Since last MOT+8,571 miles
PASS
Mileage100,238 miles
Since last MOT+4,434 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,804 miles
Since last MOT+4,141 miles
PASS
Mileage91,663 miles
Since last MOT+43 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,620 miles
Since last MOT+5,148 miles
PASS
Mileage86,472 miles
Since last MOT+5,182 miles
PASS
Mileage81,290 miles
Since last MOT+3,759 miles
PASS
Mileage77,531 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,519 miles
Since last MOT+4,735 miles
PASS
Mileage72,784 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About RK03 HDA

What car is RK03 HDA?

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

What is the mileage of RK03 HDA?

The last recorded mileage for RK03 HDA was 127,189 miles, recorded on 14 Jun 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RK03 HDA passed its MOT?

RK03 HDA has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 14 Jun 2016.

Is RK03 HDA ULEZ compliant?

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

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