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RV03 VKX

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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 9 (59% pass rate). It has 169,070 miles on the clock, averaging 10,115 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 VKX

MOT Status
Due date passed
169,070
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
59%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
10,115

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 reading169,070 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,212
Average per year10,115
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RV03 VKX 27k63k98k134k169k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage169,070 miles
Since last MOT+2,212 miles
PASS
Mileage166,858 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage166,852 miles
Since last MOT+5,493 miles
PASS
Mileage161,359 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage161,359 miles
Since last MOT+6,200 miles
PASS
Mileage155,159 miles
Since last MOT+182 miles
FAIL
Mileage154,977 miles
Since last MOT+15,073 miles
PASS
Mileage139,904 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage139,904 miles
Since last MOT+13,589 miles
PASS
Mileage126,315 miles
Since last MOT+13,748 miles
PASS
Mileage112,567 miles
Since last MOT+9,319 miles
PASS
Mileage103,248 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,248 miles
Since last MOT+5,547 miles
PASS
Mileage97,701 miles
Since last MOT+14,993 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,708 miles
Since last MOT+12,600 miles
PASS
Mileage70,108 miles
Since last MOT+14,280 miles
PASS
Mileage55,828 miles
Since last MOT+12,150 miles
PASS
Mileage43,678 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,678 miles
Since last MOT+7,970 miles
PASS
Mileage35,708 miles
Since last MOT+8,722 miles
PASS
Mileage26,986 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage26,980 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV03 VKX
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 VKX

What car is RV03 VKX?

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

What is the mileage of RV03 VKX?

The last recorded mileage for RV03 VKX was 169,070 miles, recorded on 17 Mar 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RV03 VKX passed its MOT?

RV03 VKX has had 22 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (13 passes, 9 failures). It last was tested on 17 Mar 2020.

Is RV03 VKX ULEZ compliant?

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

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