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RK03 LPE

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 7 (72% pass rate). It has 133,603 miles on the clock, averaging 5,351 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 LPE

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
133,603
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
72%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
5,351

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading133,603 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,103
Average per year5,351
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RK03 LPE 32k57k83k108k134k '06'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage133,603 miles
Since last MOT+4,103 miles
PASS
Mileage129,500 miles
Since last MOT+52 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,448 miles
Since last MOT+2,880 miles
PASS
Mileage126,568 miles
Since last MOT+2,954 miles
PASS
Mileage123,614 miles
Since last MOT+2,975 miles
PASS
Mileage120,639 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage120,639 miles
Since last MOT+2,062 miles
PASS
Mileage118,577 miles
Since last MOT+1,787 miles
PASS
Mileage116,790 miles
Since last MOT+4,850 miles
PASS
Mileage111,940 miles
Since last MOT+4,768 miles
PASS
Mileage107,172 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,167 miles
Since last MOT+6,058 miles
PASS
Mileage101,109 miles
Since last MOT+5,566 miles
PASS
Mileage95,543 miles
Since last MOT+6,091 miles
PASS
Mileage89,452 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,452 miles
Since last MOT+4,943 miles
PASS
Mileage84,509 miles
Since last MOT+5,645 miles
PASS
Mileage78,864 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,864 miles
Since last MOT+4,109 miles
PASS
Mileage74,755 miles
Since last MOT+12,993 miles
PASS
Mileage61,762 miles
Since last MOT+7,266 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,496 miles
Since last MOT+7,807 miles
PASS
Mileage46,689 miles
Since last MOT+14,764 miles
PASS
Mileage31,925 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage31,925 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About RK03 LPE

What car is RK03 LPE?

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

What is the mileage of RK03 LPE?

The last recorded mileage for RK03 LPE was 133,603 miles, recorded on 1 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RK03 LPE passed its MOT?

RK03 LPE has had 25 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (18 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 1 Dec 2025.

Is RK03 LPE ULEZ compliant?

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

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