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RK03 YLJ

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1984cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1984cc
ColourSilver
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 1984cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 21 and failing once (95% pass rate). It has 182,690 miles on the clock, averaging 8,618 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 engine is known for camshaft position sensor (part 06a905377).

MOT & Mileage History for RK03 YLJ

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
182,690
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
95%
Pass Rate
21 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
8,618

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading182,690 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,256
Average per year8,618
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RK03 YLJ 11k54k97k140k183k '06'26'16

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage182,690 miles
Since last MOT+3,256 miles
PASS
Mileage179,434 miles
Since last MOT+4,854 miles
PASS
Mileage174,580 miles
Since last MOT+5,686 miles
PASS
Mileage168,894 miles
Since last MOT+7,399 miles
PASS
Mileage161,495 miles
Since last MOT+6,613 miles
PASS
Mileage154,882 miles
Since last MOT+3,982 miles
PASS
Mileage150,900 miles
Since last MOT+6,011 miles
PASS
Mileage144,889 miles
Since last MOT+9,476 miles
PASS
Mileage135,413 miles
Since last MOT+10,015 miles
PASS
Mileage125,398 miles
Since last MOT+8,861 miles
PASS
Mileage116,537 miles
Since last MOT+6,789 miles
PASS
Mileage109,748 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,738 miles
Since last MOT+12,182 miles
PASS
Mileage97,556 miles
Since last MOT+9,863 miles
PASS
Mileage87,693 miles
Since last MOT+10,207 miles
PASS
Mileage77,486 miles
Since last MOT+13,756 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+12,930 miles
PASS
Mileage50,800 miles
Since last MOT+13,064 miles
PASS
Mileage37,736 miles
Since last MOT+11,726 miles
PASS
Mileage26,010 miles
Since last MOT+10,265 miles
PASS
Mileage15,745 miles
Since last MOT+4,847 miles
PASS
Mileage10,898 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK03 YLJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1984cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRK — Reading, Reading
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About RK03 YLJ

What car is RK03 YLJ?

RK03 YLJ is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1984cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RK03 YLJ?

The last recorded mileage for RK03 YLJ was 182,690 miles, recorded on 18 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RK03 YLJ passed its MOT?

RK03 YLJ has had 22 MOT tests with an 95% pass rate (21 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 18 Feb 2026.

Is RK03 YLJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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