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RK03 YNU

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Green Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourGreen
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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 3 (87% pass rate). It has 64,383 miles on the clock, averaging 2,962 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 YNU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
64,383
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
87%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
2,962

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading64,383 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,801
Average per year2,962
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RK03 YNU 7k21k36k50k64k '06'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage64,383 miles
Since last MOT+3,801 miles
PASS
Mileage60,582 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,580 miles
Since last MOT+3,575 miles
PASS
Mileage57,005 miles
Since last MOT+2,186 miles
PASS
Mileage54,819 miles
Since last MOT+3,672 miles
PASS
Mileage51,147 miles
Since last MOT+7,121 miles
PASS
Mileage44,026 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,026 miles
Since last MOT+14,151 miles
PASS
Mileage29,875 miles
Since last MOT+8,274 miles
PASS
Mileage21,601 miles
Since last MOT+398 miles
PASS
Mileage21,203 miles
Since last MOT+838 miles
PASS
Mileage20,365 miles
Since last MOT+547 miles
PASS
Mileage19,818 miles
Since last MOT+593 miles
PASS
Mileage19,225 miles
Since last MOT+740 miles
PASS
Mileage18,485 miles
Since last MOT+1,025 miles
PASS
Mileage17,460 miles
Since last MOT+847 miles
PASS
Mileage16,613 miles
Since last MOT+1,477 miles
PASS
Mileage15,136 miles
Since last MOT+2,048 miles
PASS
Mileage13,088 miles
Since last MOT+3,305 miles
PASS
Mileage9,783 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage9,782 miles
Since last MOT+905 miles
PASS
Mileage8,877 miles
Since last MOT+1,895 miles
PASS
Mileage6,982 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK03 YNU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRK — Reading, Reading
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About RK03 YNU

What car is RK03 YNU?

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

What is the mileage of RK03 YNU?

The last recorded mileage for RK03 YNU was 64,383 miles, recorded on 20 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RK03 YNU passed its MOT?

RK03 YNU has had 23 MOT tests with an 87% pass rate (20 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 20 Oct 2025.

Is RK03 YNU ULEZ compliant?

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

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