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RV03 EYU

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 5 (80% pass rate). It has 197,449 miles on the clock, averaging 8,458 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 RV03 EYU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
197,449
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
8,458

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading197,449 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,665
Average per year8,458
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RV03 EYU 34k75k116k157k197k '06'26'16

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage197,449 miles
Since last MOT+1,665 miles
PASS
Mileage195,784 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage195,777 miles
Since last MOT+2,569 miles
PASS
Mileage193,208 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage193,208 miles
Since last MOT+2,725 miles
PASS
Mileage190,483 miles
Since last MOT+3,303 miles
PASS
Mileage187,180 miles
Since last MOT+1,174 miles
PASS
Mileage186,006 miles
Since last MOT+4,242 miles
PASS
Mileage181,764 miles
Since last MOT+8,687 miles
PASS
Mileage173,077 miles
Since last MOT+4,647 miles
PASS
Mileage168,430 miles
Since last MOT+4,554 miles
PASS
Mileage163,876 miles
Since last MOT+22 miles
FAIL
Mileage163,854 miles
Since last MOT+6,584 miles
PASS
Mileage157,270 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage157,270 miles
Since last MOT+9,307 miles
PASS
Mileage147,963 miles
Since last MOT+11,597 miles
PASS
Mileage136,366 miles
Since last MOT+18,180 miles
PASS
Mileage118,186 miles
Since last MOT+15,030 miles
PASS
Mileage103,156 miles
Since last MOT+12,631 miles
PASS
Mileage90,525 miles
Since last MOT+17,367 miles
PASS
Mileage73,158 miles
Since last MOT+18,138 miles
PASS
Mileage55,020 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,020 miles
Since last MOT+17,751 miles
PASS
Mileage37,269 miles
Since last MOT+3,561 miles
PASS
Mileage33,708 miles

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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV03 EYU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRV — Reading, Reading
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About RV03 EYU

What car is RV03 EYU?

RV03 EYU is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RV03 EYU?

The last recorded mileage for RV03 EYU was 197,449 miles, recorded on 4 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RV03 EYU passed its MOT?

RV03 EYU has had 25 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (20 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 4 Feb 2026.

Is RV03 EYU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RV03 EYU 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 RV03 EYU?

RV03 EYU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.