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RK03 MUB

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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 159,856 miles on the clock, averaging 9,842 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 MUB

MOT Status
Due date passed
159,856
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
9,842

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading159,856 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,842
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RK03 MUB 29k61k94k127k160k '06'19'15

Check RK03 MUB

Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage159,856 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage159,856 miles
Since last MOT+5,294 miles
PASS
Mileage154,562 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage154,562 miles
Since last MOT+6,664 miles
PASS
Mileage147,898 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage147,898 miles
Since last MOT+16,254 miles
PASS
Mileage131,644 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,644 miles
Since last MOT+13,057 miles
PASS
Mileage118,587 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,587 miles
Since last MOT+6,447 miles
PASS
Mileage112,140 miles
Since last MOT+8,992 miles
PASS
Mileage103,148 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,148 miles
Since last MOT+8,763 miles
PASS
Mileage94,385 miles
Since last MOT+6,816 miles
PASS
Mileage87,569 miles
Since last MOT+13,319 miles
PASS
Mileage74,250 miles
Since last MOT+14,828 miles
PASS
Mileage59,422 miles
Since last MOT+17,220 miles
PASS
Mileage42,202 miles
Since last MOT+6,268 miles
PASS
Mileage35,934 miles
Since last MOT+7,360 miles
PASS
Mileage28,574 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK03 MUB
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 MUB

What car is RK03 MUB?

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

What is the mileage of RK03 MUB?

The last recorded mileage for RK03 MUB was 159,856 miles, recorded on 21 Oct 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RK03 MUB passed its MOT?

RK03 MUB has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 21 Oct 2019.

Is RK03 MUB ULEZ compliant?

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

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