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RK03 KVJ

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Grey Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourGrey
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 7 (65% pass rate). It has 122,871 miles on the clock, averaging 6,121 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 KVJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
122,871
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
6,121

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 reading122,871 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,121
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RK03 KVJ 43k63k83k103k123k '06'19'14

Check RK03 KVJ

Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage122,871 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage122,871 miles
Since last MOT+1,833 miles
PASS
Mileage121,038 miles
Since last MOT+1,007 miles
PASS
Mileage120,031 miles
Since last MOT+12,587 miles
PASS
Mileage107,444 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,444 miles
Since last MOT+4,930 miles
PASS
Mileage102,514 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,514 miles
Since last MOT+3,296 miles
PASS
Mileage99,218 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,218 miles
Since last MOT+4,076 miles
PASS
Mileage95,142 miles
Since last MOT+7,496 miles
PASS
Mileage87,646 miles
Since last MOT+7,674 miles
PASS
Mileage79,972 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,968 miles
Since last MOT+5,913 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,055 miles
Since last MOT+7,932 miles
PASS
Mileage66,123 miles
Since last MOT+8,148 miles
PASS
Mileage57,975 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,958 miles
Since last MOT+6,846 miles
PASS
Mileage51,112 miles
Since last MOT+8,145 miles
PASS
Mileage42,967 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About RK03 KVJ

What car is RK03 KVJ?

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

What is the mileage of RK03 KVJ?

The last recorded mileage for RK03 KVJ was 122,871 miles, recorded on 16 Jul 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RK03 KVJ passed its MOT?

RK03 KVJ has had 20 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (13 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 16 Jul 2019.

Is RK03 KVJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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