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RN03 UAB

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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 4 (80% pass rate). It has 68,172 miles on the clock, averaging 3,237 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for RN03 UAB

MOT Status
Due date passed
68,172
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
3,237

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading68,172 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5
Average per year3,237
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RN03 UAB 13k27k41k54k68k '06'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage68,172 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,167 miles
Since last MOT+6,674 miles
PASS
Mileage61,493 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,493 miles
Since last MOT+1,626 miles
PASS
Mileage59,867 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,867 miles
Since last MOT+5,133 miles
PASS
Mileage54,734 miles
Since last MOT+8,478 miles
PASS
Mileage46,256 miles
Since last MOT+5,015 miles
PASS
Mileage41,241 miles
Since last MOT+7,494 miles
PASS
Mileage33,747 miles
Since last MOT+1,062 miles
PASS
Mileage32,685 miles
Since last MOT+1,609 miles
PASS
Mileage31,076 miles
Since last MOT+1,494 miles
PASS
Mileage29,582 miles
Since last MOT+1,665 miles
PASS
Mileage27,917 miles
Since last MOT+1,992 miles
FAIL
Mileage25,925 miles
Since last MOT+2,841 miles
PASS
Mileage23,084 miles
Since last MOT+1,384 miles
PASS
Mileage21,700 miles
Since last MOT+2,842 miles
PASS
Mileage18,858 miles
Since last MOT+2,915 miles
PASS
Mileage15,943 miles
Since last MOT+2,951 miles
PASS
Mileage12,992 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN03 UAB
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 UAB

What car is RN03 UAB?

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

What is the mileage of RN03 UAB?

The last recorded mileage for RN03 UAB was 68,172 miles, recorded on 14 Aug 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RN03 UAB passed its MOT?

RN03 UAB has had 20 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (16 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 14 Aug 2023.

Is RN03 UAB ULEZ compliant?

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

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