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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing once (94% pass rate). It has 113,925 miles on the clock, averaging 3,912 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for RK03 YRS
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 113,925 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2,328 |
| Average per year | 3,912 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 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 YRS |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| 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 YRS
What car is RK03 YRS?
RK03 YRS is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.
What is the mileage of RK03 YRS?
The last recorded mileage for RK03 YRS was 113,925 miles, recorded on 14 Dec 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RK03 YRS passed its MOT?
RK03 YRS has had 18 MOT tests with an 94% pass rate (17 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 14 Dec 2023.
Is RK03 YRS ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RK03 YRS 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 YRS?
RK03 YRS is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.