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RL03 RXN

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 5 (80% pass rate). It has 154,187 miles on the clock, averaging 6,052 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for RL03 RXN

MOT Status
Due date passed
154,187
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
6,052

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading154,187 miles
Reading date
Miles last year627
Average per year6,052
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RL03 RXN 39k68k97k125k154k '06'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage154,187 miles
Since last MOT+627 miles
PASS
Mileage153,560 miles
Since last MOT+2,362 miles
PASS
Mileage151,198 miles
Since last MOT+2,610 miles
PASS
Mileage148,588 miles
Since last MOT+23 miles
FAIL
Mileage148,565 miles
Since last MOT+3,451 miles
PASS
Mileage145,114 miles
Since last MOT+3,372 miles
PASS
Mileage141,742 miles
Since last MOT+5,357 miles
PASS
Mileage136,385 miles
Since last MOT+21 miles
FAIL
Mileage136,364 miles
Since last MOT+6,132 miles
PASS
Mileage130,232 miles
Since last MOT+6,693 miles
PASS
Mileage123,539 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,539 miles
Since last MOT+8,619 miles
PASS
Mileage114,920 miles
Since last MOT+8,367 miles
PASS
Mileage106,553 miles
Since last MOT+6,225 miles
PASS
Mileage100,328 miles
Since last MOT+10,585 miles
PASS
Mileage89,743 miles
Since last MOT+11,156 miles
PASS
Mileage78,587 miles
Since last MOT+8,181 miles
PASS
Mileage70,406 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,406 miles
Since last MOT+6,841 miles
PASS
Mileage63,565 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,565 miles
Since last MOT+6,918 miles
PASS
Mileage56,647 miles
Since last MOT+5,894 miles
PASS
Mileage50,753 miles
Since last MOT+5,591 miles
PASS
Mileage45,162 miles
Since last MOT+6,345 miles
PASS
Mileage38,817 miles

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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

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

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About RL03 RXN

What car is RL03 RXN?

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

What is the mileage of RL03 RXN?

The last recorded mileage for RL03 RXN was 154,187 miles, recorded on 29 May 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RL03 RXN passed its MOT?

RL03 RXN has had 25 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (20 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 29 May 2025.

Is RL03 RXN ULEZ compliant?

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

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