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RL03 BBK

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 4 (79% pass rate). It has 181,117 miles on the clock, averaging 8,362 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for RL03 BBK

MOT Status
Due date passed
181,117
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
79%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
8,362

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading181,117 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12,614
Average per year8,362
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RL03 BBK 44k78k113k147k181k '06'22'13

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage181,117 miles
Since last MOT+12,614 miles
PASS
Mileage168,503 miles
Since last MOT+326 miles
PASS
Mileage168,177 miles
Since last MOT+1,088 miles
PASS
Mileage167,089 miles
Since last MOT+2,526 miles
PASS
Mileage164,563 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage164,563 miles
Since last MOT+3,045 miles
PASS
Mileage161,518 miles
Since last MOT+8,313 miles
PASS
Mileage153,205 miles
Since last MOT+8,868 miles
FAIL
Mileage144,337 miles
Since last MOT+19,713 miles
PASS
Mileage124,624 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage124,622 miles
Since last MOT+7,113 miles
PASS
Mileage117,509 miles
Since last MOT+7,213 miles
PASS
Mileage110,296 miles
Since last MOT+10,159 miles
PASS
Mileage100,137 miles
Since last MOT+12,802 miles
PASS
Mileage87,335 miles
Since last MOT+89 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,246 miles
Since last MOT+16,322 miles
PASS
Mileage70,924 miles
Since last MOT+7,485 miles
PASS
Mileage63,439 miles
Since last MOT+19,337 miles
PASS
Mileage44,102 miles

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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL03 BBK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRL — Reading, Reading
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About RL03 BBK

What car is RL03 BBK?

RL03 BBK is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RL03 BBK?

The last recorded mileage for RL03 BBK was 181,117 miles, recorded on 1 Dec 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RL03 BBK passed its MOT?

RL03 BBK has had 19 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (15 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 1 Dec 2022.

Is RL03 BBK ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RL03 BBK 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 RL03 BBK?

RL03 BBK is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.