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RV03 HHJ

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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 184,859 miles on the clock, averaging 11,265 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for RV03 HHJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
184,859
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
11,265

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 reading184,859 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,870
Average per year11,265
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RV03 HHJ 75k102k130k157k185k '06'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage184,859 miles
Since last MOT+5,870 miles
PASS
Mileage178,989 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage178,989 miles
Since last MOT+16,052 miles
PASS
Mileage162,937 miles
Since last MOT+18,280 miles
FAIL
Mileage144,657 miles
Since last MOT+16,610 miles
PASS
Mileage128,047 miles
Since last MOT+13,452 miles
PASS
Mileage114,595 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,595 miles
Since last MOT+12,070 miles
PASS
Mileage102,525 miles
Since last MOT+14,330 miles
PASS
Mileage88,195 miles
Since last MOT+9,888 miles
PASS
Mileage78,307 miles
Since last MOT+3,371 miles
PASS
Mileage74,936 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 HHJ
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 HHJ

What car is RV03 HHJ?

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

What is the mileage of RV03 HHJ?

The last recorded mileage for RV03 HHJ was 184,859 miles, recorded on 27 Nov 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RV03 HHJ passed its MOT?

RV03 HHJ has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 27 Nov 2015.

Is RV03 HHJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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