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RK03 MUA

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 234,481 miles on the clock, averaging 13,339 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for RK03 MUA

MOT Status
Due date passed
234,481
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
13,339

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading234,481 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,031
Average per year13,339
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RK03 MUA 85k122k160k197k234k '06'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage234,481 miles
Since last MOT+4,031 miles
PASS
Mileage230,450 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage230,450 miles
Since last MOT+3,489 miles
PASS
Mileage226,961 miles
FAIL
PASS
Mileage212,376 miles
Since last MOT+16,044 miles
PASS
Mileage196,332 miles
Since last MOT+13,248 miles
PASS
Mileage183,084 miles
Since last MOT+19 miles
FAIL
Mileage183,065 miles
Since last MOT+19,086 miles
PASS
Mileage163,979 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage163,979 miles
Since last MOT+16,981 miles
PASS
Mileage146,998 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage146,998 miles
Since last MOT+17,868 miles
PASS
Mileage129,130 miles
Since last MOT+24,648 miles
PASS
Mileage104,482 miles
Since last MOT+72 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,410 miles
Since last MOT+19,844 miles
PASS
Mileage84,566 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (1997–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK03 MUA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRK — Reading, Reading
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About RK03 MUA

What car is RK03 MUA?

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

What is the mileage of RK03 MUA?

The last recorded mileage for RK03 MUA was 234,481 miles, recorded on 22 Feb 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RK03 MUA passed its MOT?

RK03 MUA has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 22 Feb 2018.

Is RK03 MUA ULEZ compliant?

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

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