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RN03 CSF

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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 7 (63% pass rate). It has 254,894 miles on the clock, averaging 15,657 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 RN03 CSF

MOT Status
Due date passed
254,894
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
15,657

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 reading254,894 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,197
Average per year15,657
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RN03 CSF 44k96k149k202k255k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage254,894 miles
Since last MOT+5,197 miles
PASS
Mileage249,697 miles
Since last MOT+13,168 miles
PASS
Mileage236,529 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage236,528 miles
Since last MOT+18,666 miles
PASS
Mileage217,862 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage217,862 miles
Since last MOT+23,157 miles
PASS
Mileage194,705 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage194,705 miles
Since last MOT+28,640 miles
PASS
Mileage166,065 miles
Since last MOT+61,460 miles
PASS
Mileage104,605 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,605 miles
PASS
Mileage119,822 miles
Since last MOT+18,835 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,987 miles
Since last MOT+3,578 miles
PASS
Mileage97,409 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,409 miles
Since last MOT+10,433 miles
PASS
Mileage86,976 miles
Since last MOT+10,821 miles
PASS
Mileage76,155 miles
Since last MOT+19,658 miles
PASS
Mileage56,497 miles
Since last MOT+12,972 miles
PASS
Mileage43,525 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About RN03 CSF

What car is RN03 CSF?

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

What is the mileage of RN03 CSF?

The last recorded mileage for RN03 CSF was 254,894 miles, recorded on 29 Nov 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RN03 CSF passed its MOT?

RN03 CSF has had 19 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (12 passes, 7 failures). It last was tested on 29 Nov 2019.

Is RN03 CSF ULEZ compliant?

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

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