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RN03 JOU

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1984cc

Blue Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1984cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1984cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 142,340 miles on the clock, averaging 9,079 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 engine is known for camshaft position sensor (part 06a905377).

MOT & Mileage History for RN03 JOU

MOT Status
Due date passed
142,340
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
9,079

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading142,340 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,079
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RN03 JOU 46k70k94k118k142k '06'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage142,340 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage142,340 miles
Since last MOT+4,788 miles
PASS
Mileage137,552 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage137,552 miles
Since last MOT+4,433 miles
PASS
Mileage133,119 miles
Since last MOT+5,644 miles
PASS
Mileage127,475 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage127,464 miles
Since last MOT+5,562 miles
PASS
Mileage121,902 miles
Since last MOT+23 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,879 miles
Since last MOT+7,945 miles
PASS
Mileage113,934 miles
Since last MOT+4,785 miles
PASS
Mileage109,149 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,149 miles
Since last MOT+11,128 miles
PASS
Mileage98,021 miles
Since last MOT+22,315 miles
PASS
Mileage75,706 miles
Since last MOT+17,123 miles
PASS
Mileage58,583 miles
Since last MOT+12,169 miles
PASS
Mileage46,414 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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Camshaft position sensor (part 06A905377)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN03 JOU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1984cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRN — Reading, Reading
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About RN03 JOU

What car is RN03 JOU?

RN03 JOU is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1984cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RN03 JOU?

The last recorded mileage for RN03 JOU was 142,340 miles, recorded on 22 Feb 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RN03 JOU passed its MOT?

RN03 JOU has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 22 Feb 2017.

Is RN03 JOU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RN03 JOU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is RN03 JOU?

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