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RK03 JHE

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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 9 (63% pass rate). It has 128,821 miles on the clock, averaging 5,964 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 JHE

MOT Status
Due date passed
128,821
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
5,964

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading128,821 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8
Average per year5,964
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RK03 JHE 33k57k81k105k129k '06'22'14

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage128,821 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage128,813 miles
Since last MOT+7,503 miles
PASS
Mileage121,310 miles
Since last MOT+21 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,289 miles
Since last MOT+3,055 miles
PASS
Mileage118,234 miles
Since last MOT+6,236 miles
PASS
Mileage111,998 miles
Since last MOT+19 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,979 miles
Since last MOT+5,308 miles
PASS
Mileage106,671 miles
Since last MOT+6,916 miles
PASS
Mileage99,755 miles
Since last MOT+6,306 miles
PASS
Mileage93,449 miles
Since last MOT+7,196 miles
PASS
Mileage86,253 miles
Since last MOT+3,873 miles
PASS
Mileage82,380 miles
Since last MOT+37 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,343 miles
Since last MOT+5,144 miles
PASS
Mileage77,199 miles
Since last MOT+8,006 miles
PASS
Mileage69,193 miles
Since last MOT+4,204 miles
PASS
Mileage64,989 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,975 miles
Since last MOT+5,324 miles
PASS
Mileage59,651 miles
Since last MOT+2,380 miles
PASS
Mileage57,271 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,271 miles
Since last MOT+2,616 miles
PASS
Mileage54,655 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,655 miles
Since last MOT+7,203 miles
FAIL
Mileage47,452 miles
Since last MOT+14,786 miles
FAIL
Mileage32,666 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 JHE
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 JHE

What car is RK03 JHE?

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

What is the mileage of RK03 JHE?

The last recorded mileage for RK03 JHE was 128,821 miles, recorded on 25 Jul 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RK03 JHE passed its MOT?

RK03 JHE has had 24 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (15 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 25 Jul 2022.

Is RK03 JHE ULEZ compliant?

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

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