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RV03 VNT

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 193,946 miles on the clock, averaging 12,825 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 VNT

MOT Status
Due date passed
193,946
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
12,825

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading193,946 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year12,825
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RV03 VNT 52k87k123k158k194k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage193,946 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage193,945 miles
Since last MOT+16,937 miles
PASS
Mileage177,008 miles
Since last MOT+12,333 miles
PASS
Mileage164,675 miles
Since last MOT+12,888 miles
PASS
Mileage151,787 miles
Since last MOT+13,829 miles
PASS
Mileage137,958 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage137,956 miles
Since last MOT+14,436 miles
PASS
Mileage123,520 miles
Since last MOT+13,380 miles
PASS
Mileage110,140 miles
Since last MOT+11,771 miles
PASS
Mileage98,369 miles
Since last MOT+9,427 miles
PASS
Mileage88,942 miles
Since last MOT+431 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,511 miles
Since last MOT+11,355 miles
PASS
Mileage77,156 miles
Since last MOT+12,313 miles
PASS
Mileage64,843 miles
Since last MOT+13,043 miles
PASS
Mileage51,800 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 VNT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRV — Reading, Reading
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About RV03 VNT

What car is RV03 VNT?

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

What is the mileage of RV03 VNT?

The last recorded mileage for RV03 VNT was 193,946 miles, recorded on 26 Apr 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RV03 VNT passed its MOT?

RV03 VNT has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 26 Apr 2017.

Is RV03 VNT ULEZ compliant?

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

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