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RK03 KNG

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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 5 (78% pass rate). It has 92,608 miles on the clock, averaging 3,931 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 KNG

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
92,608
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
3,931

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
6

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading92,608 miles
Reading date
Average per year3,931
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RK03 KNG 16k35k54k73k93k '06'26'16

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage92,608 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,608 miles
Since last MOT+6,890 miles
PASS
Mileage85,718 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,708 miles
Since last MOT+4,635 miles
PASS
Mileage81,073 miles
Since last MOT+9,099 miles
PASS
Mileage71,974 miles
Since last MOT+7,747 miles
PASS
Mileage64,227 miles
Since last MOT+4,499 miles
PASS
Mileage59,728 miles
Since last MOT+8,239 miles
PASS
Mileage51,489 miles
Since last MOT+5,037 miles
PASS
Mileage46,452 miles
Since last MOT+3,632 miles
PASS
Mileage42,820 miles
Since last MOT+2,200 miles
PASS
Mileage40,620 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage40,620 miles
Since last MOT+9,317 miles
PASS
Mileage31,303 miles
Since last MOT+389 miles
PASS
Mileage30,914 miles
Since last MOT+937 miles
PASS
Mileage29,977 miles
Since last MOT+552 miles
FAIL
Mileage29,425 miles
Since last MOT+1,272 miles
PASS
Mileage28,153 miles
Since last MOT+1,342 miles
PASS
Mileage26,811 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage26,811 miles
Since last MOT+1,111 miles
PASS
Mileage25,700 miles
Since last MOT+2,162 miles
PASS
Mileage23,538 miles
Since last MOT+7,998 miles
PASS
Mileage15,540 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 KNG
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 KNG

What car is RK03 KNG?

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

What is the mileage of RK03 KNG?

The last recorded mileage for RK03 KNG was 92,608 miles, recorded on 2 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RK03 KNG passed its MOT?

RK03 KNG has had 23 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (18 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 2 Mar 2026.

Is RK03 KNG ULEZ compliant?

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

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