Vehicle summary
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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 21 and failing 3 (88% pass rate). It has 142,530 miles on the clock, averaging 6,371 miles per year, below 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 VLG
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 142,530 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 6,371 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RV03 VLG |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RV — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 03 — March 2003 to August 2003 |
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About RV03 VLG
What car is RV03 VLG?
RV03 VLG is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.
What is the mileage of RV03 VLG?
The last recorded mileage for RV03 VLG was 142,530 miles, recorded on 28 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RV03 VLG passed its MOT?
RV03 VLG has had 24 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (21 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 28 Nov 2025.
Is RV03 VLG ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RV03 VLG 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 VLG?
RV03 VLG is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.