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RN03 FXA

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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 194,191 miles on the clock, averaging 8,534 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for RN03 FXA

MOT Status
Due date passed
194,191
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
8,534

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading194,191 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,257
Average per year8,534
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RN03 FXA 61k95k128k161k194k '06'21'15

Check RN03 FXA

Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage194,191 miles
Since last MOT+3,257 miles
PASS
Mileage190,934 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage190,934 miles
Since last MOT+4,167 miles
PASS
Mileage186,767 miles
Since last MOT+5,787 miles
PASS
Mileage180,980 miles
Since last MOT+6,058 miles
PASS
Mileage174,922 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage174,911 miles
Since last MOT+4,801 miles
PASS
Mileage170,110 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage170,110 miles
Since last MOT+8,933 miles
PASS
Mileage161,177 miles
Since last MOT+5,838 miles
PASS
Mileage155,339 miles
Since last MOT+12,144 miles
FAIL
Mileage143,195 miles
Since last MOT+12,835 miles
PASS
Mileage130,360 miles
Since last MOT+12,599 miles
PASS
Mileage117,761 miles
Since last MOT+8,536 miles
PASS
Mileage109,225 miles
Since last MOT+13,311 miles
PASS
Mileage95,914 miles
Since last MOT+12,454 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,460 miles
Since last MOT+6,849 miles
PASS
Mileage76,611 miles
Since last MOT+15,185 miles
PASS
Mileage61,426 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN03 FXA
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 FXA

What car is RN03 FXA?

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

What is the mileage of RN03 FXA?

The last recorded mileage for RN03 FXA was 194,191 miles, recorded on 6 Dec 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RN03 FXA passed its MOT?

RN03 FXA has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 6 Dec 2021.

Is RN03 FXA ULEZ compliant?

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

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