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RL03 CXA

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 169,975 miles on the clock, averaging 12,827 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 CXA

MOT Status
Due date passed
169,975
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
12,827

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 reading169,975 miles
Reading date
Average per year12,827
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RL03 CXA 28k63k99k134k170k '06'17'13

Check RL03 CXA

Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage169,975 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage169,975 miles
Since last MOT+14,288 miles
PASS
Mileage155,687 miles
Since last MOT+12,534 miles
PASS
Mileage143,153 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage143,153 miles
Since last MOT+13,773 miles
PASS
Mileage129,380 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,379 miles
Since last MOT+11,872 miles
PASS
Mileage117,507 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,507 miles
Since last MOT+13,874 miles
PASS
Mileage103,633 miles
Since last MOT+3,125 miles
PASS
Mileage100,508 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,508 miles
Since last MOT+6,087 miles
PASS
Mileage94,421 miles
Since last MOT+18,564 miles
PASS
Mileage75,857 miles
Since last MOT+23,213 miles
PASS
Mileage52,644 miles
Since last MOT+24,995 miles
PASS
Mileage27,649 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 CXA
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 CXA

What car is RL03 CXA?

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

What is the mileage of RL03 CXA?

The last recorded mileage for RL03 CXA was 169,975 miles, recorded on 21 Aug 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RL03 CXA passed its MOT?

RL03 CXA has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 21 Aug 2017.

Is RL03 CXA ULEZ compliant?

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

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