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RL03 CWC

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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 154,112 miles on the clock, averaging 9,756 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 RL03 CWC

MOT Status
Due date passed
154,112
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
9,756

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading154,112 miles
Reading date
Miles last year17,465
Average per year9,756
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RL03 CWC 41k69k97k126k154k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage154,112 miles
Since last MOT+17,465 miles
PASS
Mileage136,647 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage136,647 miles
Since last MOT+7,729 miles
PASS
Mileage128,918 miles
Since last MOT+6,090 miles
PASS
Mileage122,828 miles
Since last MOT+9,223 miles
PASS
Mileage113,605 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,597 miles
Since last MOT+6,501 miles
PASS
Mileage107,096 miles
Since last MOT+7,584 miles
PASS
Mileage99,512 miles
Since last MOT+8,162 miles
PASS
Mileage91,350 miles
Since last MOT+11,303 miles
PASS
Mileage80,047 miles
Since last MOT+11,304 miles
PASS
Mileage68,743 miles
Since last MOT+26 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,717 miles
Since last MOT+11,796 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,921 miles
Since last MOT+16,388 miles
PASS
Mileage40,533 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (1997–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

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

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL03 CWC
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 CWC

What car is RL03 CWC?

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

What is the mileage of RL03 CWC?

The last recorded mileage for RL03 CWC was 154,112 miles, recorded on 14 Dec 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RL03 CWC passed its MOT?

RL03 CWC has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 14 Dec 2017.

Is RL03 CWC ULEZ compliant?

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

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