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RV03 XPX

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 2 (88% pass rate). It has 137,674 miles on the clock, averaging 6,846 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 XPX

MOT Status
Due date passed
137,674
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
88%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
6,846

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading137,674 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,846
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RV03 XPX 48k71k93k115k138k '06'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage137,674 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage137,674 miles
Since last MOT+3,980 miles
PASS
Mileage133,694 miles
Since last MOT+1,734 miles
PASS
Mileage131,960 miles
Since last MOT+9,042 miles
PASS
Mileage122,918 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage122,918 miles
Since last MOT+8,674 miles
PASS
Mileage114,244 miles
Since last MOT+12,770 miles
PASS
Mileage101,474 miles
Since last MOT+7,314 miles
PASS
Mileage94,160 miles
Since last MOT+6,592 miles
PASS
Mileage87,568 miles
Since last MOT+4,532 miles
PASS
Mileage83,036 miles
Since last MOT+3,273 miles
PASS
Mileage79,763 miles
Since last MOT+3,034 miles
PASS
Mileage76,729 miles
Since last MOT+4,370 miles
PASS
Mileage72,359 miles
Since last MOT+8,134 miles
PASS
Mileage64,225 miles
Since last MOT+15,938 miles
PASS
Mileage48,287 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 XPX
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 XPX

What car is RV03 XPX?

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

What is the mileage of RV03 XPX?

The last recorded mileage for RV03 XPX was 137,674 miles, recorded on 1 Apr 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RV03 XPX passed its MOT?

RV03 XPX has had 16 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (14 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 1 Apr 2019.

Is RV03 XPX ULEZ compliant?

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

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