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RN03 CNZ

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 135,078 miles on the clock, averaging 1,512 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for RN03 CNZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
135,078
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
1,512

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading135,078 miles
Reading date
Miles last year-4,000
Average per year1,512
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RN03 CNZ 120k123k127k131k135k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage135,078 miles
FAIL
Mileage139,078 miles
Since last MOT+9,862 miles
PASS
Mileage129,216 miles
Since last MOT+6,690 miles
PASS
Mileage122,526 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage122,526 miles
Since last MOT+6,564 miles
PASS
Mileage115,962 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,961 miles
Since last MOT+15,170 miles
PASS
Mileage100,791 miles
Since last MOT+17,043 miles
PASS
Mileage83,748 miles
Since last MOT+38 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,710 miles
PASS
Mileage178,216 miles
Since last MOT+11,247 miles
PASS
Mileage166,969 miles
Since last MOT+10,436 miles
PASS
Mileage156,533 miles
Since last MOT+15,067 miles
PASS
Mileage141,466 miles
Since last MOT+16,157 miles
PASS
Mileage125,309 miles
Since last MOT+5,700 miles
PASS
Mileage119,609 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

RegistrationRN03 CNZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRN — Reading, Reading
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About RN03 CNZ

What car is RN03 CNZ?

RN03 CNZ is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RN03 CNZ?

The last recorded mileage for RN03 CNZ was 135,078 miles, recorded on 6 Oct 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RN03 CNZ passed its MOT?

RN03 CNZ has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 6 Oct 2016.

Is RN03 CNZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RN03 CNZ 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 RN03 CNZ?

RN03 CNZ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.