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RK03 MDJ

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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 4 (67% pass rate). It has 70,696 miles on the clock, averaging 868 miles per year, well 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 MDJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
70,696
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
868

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

Low mileage
Latest reading70,696 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,139
Average per year868
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RK03 MDJ 64k66k67k69k71k '06'13'10

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage70,696 miles
Since last MOT+5,139 miles
PASS
Mileage65,557 miles
Since last MOT+137 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,420 miles
Since last MOT+7,529 miles
PASS
Mileage57,891 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,891 miles
Since last MOT+5,654 miles
PASS
Mileage52,237 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,237 miles
PASS
Mileage86,296 miles
Since last MOT+7,378 miles
PASS
Mileage78,918 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,918 miles
Since last MOT+6,766 miles
PASS
Mileage72,152 miles
Since last MOT+7,979 miles
PASS
Mileage64,173 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK03 MDJ
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 MDJ

What car is RK03 MDJ?

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

What is the mileage of RK03 MDJ?

The last recorded mileage for RK03 MDJ was 70,696 miles, recorded on 6 Nov 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RK03 MDJ passed its MOT?

RK03 MDJ has had 12 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (8 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 6 Nov 2013.

Is RK03 MDJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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