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RL03 CWN

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Grey Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGrey
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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 4 (69% pass rate). It has 117,945 miles on the clock, averaging 9,080 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 CWN

MOT Status
Due date passed
117,945
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
9,080

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 reading117,945 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,680
Average per year9,080
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RL03 CWN 25k48k71k95k118k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage117,945 miles
Since last MOT+5,680 miles
PASS
Mileage112,265 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,265 miles
Since last MOT+14,492 miles
PASS
Mileage97,773 miles
Since last MOT+9,704 miles
PASS
Mileage88,069 miles
Since last MOT+9,496 miles
PASS
Mileage78,573 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,573 miles
Since last MOT+8,860 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,713 miles
Since last MOT+9,888 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,825 miles
Since last MOT+7,975 miles
PASS
Mileage51,850 miles
Since last MOT+11,262 miles
PASS
Mileage40,588 miles
Since last MOT+8,125 miles
PASS
Mileage32,463 miles
Since last MOT+7,644 miles
PASS
Mileage24,819 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 CWN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRL — Reading, Reading
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About RL03 CWN

What car is RL03 CWN?

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

What is the mileage of RL03 CWN?

The last recorded mileage for RL03 CWN was 117,945 miles, recorded on 8 Sep 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RL03 CWN passed its MOT?

RL03 CWN has had 13 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (9 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 8 Sep 2016.

Is RL03 CWN ULEZ compliant?

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

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