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RV03 JUU

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Red Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourRed
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 28 MOT tests on record, passing 21 and failing 7 (75% pass rate). It has 188,304 miles on the clock, averaging 7,864 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 JUU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
188,304
Last Mileage
Recorded
28
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
21 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 28 tests on record
7,864

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading188,304 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,608
Average per year7,864
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RV03 JUU 32k71k110k149k188k '06'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record

PASS
Mileage188,304 miles
Since last MOT+10,608 miles
PASS
Mileage177,696 miles
Since last MOT+12,105 miles
PASS
Mileage165,591 miles
Since last MOT+12,473 miles
PASS
Mileage153,118 miles
Since last MOT+3,148 miles
PASS
Mileage149,970 miles
Since last MOT+4,227 miles
PASS
Mileage145,743 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage145,738 miles
Since last MOT+1,738 miles
PASS
Mileage144,000 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage143,997 miles
Since last MOT+2,504 miles
PASS
Mileage141,493 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage141,493 miles
Since last MOT+5,997 miles
PASS
Mileage135,496 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage135,492 miles
Since last MOT+11,488 miles
PASS
Mileage124,004 miles
Since last MOT+5,911 miles
PASS
Mileage118,093 miles
Since last MOT+5,561 miles
PASS
Mileage112,532 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,532 miles
Since last MOT+7,340 miles
PASS
Mileage105,192 miles
Since last MOT+5,657 miles
PASS
Mileage99,535 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,535 miles
Since last MOT+6,240 miles
PASS
Mileage93,295 miles
Since last MOT+5,104 miles
PASS
Mileage88,191 miles
Since last MOT+7,915 miles
PASS
Mileage80,276 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,276 miles
Since last MOT+11,156 miles
PASS
Mileage69,120 miles
Since last MOT+12,337 miles
PASS
Mileage56,783 miles
Since last MOT+12,013 miles
PASS
Mileage44,770 miles
Since last MOT+13,060 miles
PASS
Mileage31,710 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

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

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About RV03 JUU

What car is RV03 JUU?

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

What is the mileage of RV03 JUU?

The last recorded mileage for RV03 JUU was 188,304 miles, recorded on 11 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RV03 JUU passed its MOT?

RV03 JUU has had 28 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (21 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 11 Feb 2026.

Is RV03 JUU ULEZ compliant?

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

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