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RV03 XPW

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 118,475 miles on the clock, averaging 6,354 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for RV03 XPW

MOT Status
Due date passed
118,475
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
6,354

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading118,475 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,354
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RV03 XPW 41k61k80k99k118k '06'18'13

Check RV03 XPW

Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage118,475 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,475 miles
Since last MOT+11,239 miles
PASS
Mileage107,236 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,236 miles
Since last MOT+10,216 miles
PASS
Mileage97,020 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,009 miles
Since last MOT+10,411 miles
PASS
Mileage86,598 miles
Since last MOT+3,914 miles
PASS
Mileage82,684 miles
Since last MOT+4,194 miles
PASS
Mileage78,490 miles
Since last MOT+2,090 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,400 miles
Since last MOT+3,002 miles
PASS
Mileage73,398 miles
Since last MOT+5,624 miles
PASS
Mileage67,774 miles
Since last MOT+10,161 miles
PASS
Mileage57,613 miles
Since last MOT+6,597 miles
PASS
Mileage51,016 miles
Since last MOT+7,556 miles
PASS
Mileage43,460 miles
Since last MOT+2,273 miles
PASS
Mileage41,187 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 XPW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRV — Reading, Reading
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About RV03 XPW

What car is RV03 XPW?

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

What is the mileage of RV03 XPW?

The last recorded mileage for RV03 XPW was 118,475 miles, recorded on 2 May 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RV03 XPW passed its MOT?

RV03 XPW has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 2 May 2018.

Is RV03 XPW ULEZ compliant?

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

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