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RV03 JUY

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1598cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 190,120 miles on the clock, averaging 10,621 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.

MOT & Mileage History for RV03 JUY

MOT Status
Due date passed
190,120
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
10,621

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading190,120 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,100
Average per year10,621
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RV03 JUY 32k72k111k151k190k '06'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage190,120 miles
Since last MOT+6,100 miles
PASS
Mileage184,020 miles
Since last MOT+11,693 miles
PASS
Mileage172,327 miles
Since last MOT+7,660 miles
PASS
Mileage164,667 miles
Since last MOT+21 miles
FAIL
Mileage164,646 miles
Since last MOT+22 miles
FAIL
Mileage164,624 miles
Since last MOT+4,890 miles
PASS
Mileage159,734 miles
Since last MOT+5,516 miles
PASS
Mileage154,218 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage154,218 miles
Since last MOT+7,113 miles
PASS
Mileage147,105 miles
Since last MOT+55 miles
FAIL
Mileage147,050 miles
Since last MOT+15,105 miles
FAIL
Mileage131,945 miles
Since last MOT+20,718 miles
PASS
Mileage111,227 miles
Since last MOT+6,914 miles
PASS
Mileage104,313 miles
Since last MOT+9,687 miles
PASS
Mileage94,626 miles
Since last MOT+8,376 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+13,948 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+13,867 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+14,104 miles
PASS
Mileage44,331 miles
Since last MOT+12,368 miles
PASS
Mileage31,963 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV03 JUY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRV — Reading, Reading
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About RV03 JUY

What car is RV03 JUY?

RV03 JUY is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RV03 JUY?

The last recorded mileage for RV03 JUY was 190,120 miles, recorded on 11 Feb 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RV03 JUY passed its MOT?

RV03 JUY has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 11 Feb 2021.

Is RV03 JUY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RV03 JUY is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is RV03 JUY?

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