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RN03 TVE

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Grey Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGrey
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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 2 (86% pass rate). It has 103,272 miles on the clock, averaging 6,786 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 TVE

MOT Status
Due date passed
103,272
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
86%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
6,786

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

Below average
Latest reading103,272 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,786
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RN03 TVE 28k47k66k85k103k '06'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage103,272 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,272 miles
Since last MOT+14,510 miles
PASS
Mileage88,762 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,762 miles
Since last MOT+3,139 miles
PASS
Mileage85,623 miles
Since last MOT+3,483 miles
PASS
Mileage82,140 miles
Since last MOT+4,626 miles
PASS
Mileage77,514 miles
Since last MOT+3,792 miles
PASS
Mileage73,722 miles
Since last MOT+4,696 miles
PASS
Mileage69,026 miles
Since last MOT+3,885 miles
PASS
Mileage65,141 miles
Since last MOT+7,227 miles
PASS
Mileage57,914 miles
Since last MOT+11,290 miles
PASS
Mileage46,624 miles
Since last MOT+9,330 miles
PASS
Mileage37,294 miles
Since last MOT+8,890 miles
PASS
Mileage28,404 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 TVE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRN — Reading, Reading
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About RN03 TVE

What car is RN03 TVE?

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

What is the mileage of RN03 TVE?

The last recorded mileage for RN03 TVE was 103,272 miles, recorded on 18 Apr 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RN03 TVE passed its MOT?

RN03 TVE has had 14 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (12 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 18 Apr 2017.

Is RN03 TVE ULEZ compliant?

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

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