Vehicle summary
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 6 (71% pass rate). It has 249,753 miles on the clock, averaging 15,900 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 NPZ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 249,753 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 9,376 |
| Average per year | 15,900 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RK03 NPZ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RK — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 03 — March 2003 to August 2003 |
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About RK03 NPZ
What car is RK03 NPZ?
RK03 NPZ is an grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.
What is the mileage of RK03 NPZ?
The last recorded mileage for RK03 NPZ was 249,753 miles, recorded on 5 Jun 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RK03 NPZ passed its MOT?
RK03 NPZ has had 21 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (15 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 5 Jun 2020.
Is RK03 NPZ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RK03 NPZ 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 NPZ?
RK03 NPZ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.