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RV03 XRW

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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 8 (64% pass rate). It has 149,478 miles on the clock, averaging 5,662 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 XRW

MOT Status
Due date passed
149,478
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
64%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
5,662

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading149,478 miles
Reading date
Miles last year27
Average per year5,662
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RV03 XRW 43k70k96k123k149k '06'25'14

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage149,478 miles
Since last MOT+27 miles
FAIL
Mileage149,451 miles
Since last MOT+6,122 miles
PASS
Mileage143,329 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage143,329 miles
Since last MOT+3,380 miles
PASS
Mileage139,949 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage139,944 miles
Since last MOT+3,289 miles
PASS
Mileage136,655 miles
Since last MOT+3,759 miles
PASS
Mileage132,896 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage132,896 miles
Since last MOT+769 miles
PASS
Mileage132,127 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage132,127 miles
Since last MOT+9,439 miles
PASS
Mileage122,688 miles
Since last MOT+16,416 miles
PASS
Mileage106,272 miles
Since last MOT+19 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,253 miles
Since last MOT+15,426 miles
PASS
Mileage90,827 miles
Since last MOT+370 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,457 miles
Since last MOT+10,628 miles
PASS
Mileage79,829 miles
Since last MOT+7,048 miles
PASS
Mileage72,781 miles
Since last MOT+7,355 miles
PASS
Mileage65,426 miles
Since last MOT+10,727 miles
PASS
Mileage54,699 miles
Since last MOT+246 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,453 miles
Since last MOT+11,101 miles
PASS
Mileage43,352 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV03 XRW
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 XRW

What car is RV03 XRW?

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

What is the mileage of RV03 XRW?

The last recorded mileage for RV03 XRW was 149,478 miles, recorded on 29 Jan 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RV03 XRW passed its MOT?

RV03 XRW has had 22 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (14 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 29 Jan 2025.

Is RV03 XRW ULEZ compliant?

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

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