Vehicle summary
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 132,295 miles on the clock, averaging 7,258 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 RN03 JBV
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 132,295 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 8,803 |
| Average per year | 7,258 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record
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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
| Registration | RN03 JBV |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RN — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 03 — March 2003 to August 2003 |
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About RN03 JBV
What car is RN03 JBV?
RN03 JBV is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.
What is the mileage of RN03 JBV?
The last recorded mileage for RN03 JBV was 132,295 miles, recorded on 10 Oct 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RN03 JBV passed its MOT?
RN03 JBV has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 10 Oct 2017.
Is RN03 JBV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RN03 JBV 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 JBV?
RN03 JBV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.