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RV03 YVR

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 144,009 miles on the clock, averaging 7,516 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for RV03 YVR

MOT Status
Due date passed
144,009
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
7,516

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading144,009 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,371
Average per year7,516
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RV03 YVR 46k70k95k120k144k '06'19'13

Check RV03 YVR

Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage144,009 miles
Since last MOT+8,371 miles
PASS
Mileage135,638 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage135,636 miles
Since last MOT+7,813 miles
PASS
Mileage127,823 miles
Since last MOT+4,833 miles
PASS
Mileage122,990 miles
Since last MOT+3,132 miles
PASS
Mileage119,858 miles
Since last MOT+5,633 miles
PASS
Mileage114,225 miles
Since last MOT+54 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,171 miles
Since last MOT+7,020 miles
PASS
Mileage107,151 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,151 miles
Since last MOT+7,050 miles
PASS
Mileage100,101 miles
Since last MOT+22 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,079 miles
Since last MOT+8,219 miles
PASS
Mileage91,860 miles
Since last MOT+8,657 miles
PASS
Mileage83,203 miles
Since last MOT+84 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,119 miles
Since last MOT+3,809 miles
PASS
Mileage79,310 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,310 miles
Since last MOT+6,851 miles
PASS
Mileage72,459 miles
Since last MOT+11,430 miles
PASS
Mileage61,029 miles
Since last MOT+15,050 miles
PASS
Mileage45,979 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV03 YVR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRV — Reading, Reading
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About RV03 YVR

What car is RV03 YVR?

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

What is the mileage of RV03 YVR?

The last recorded mileage for RV03 YVR was 144,009 miles, recorded on 22 Apr 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RV03 YVR passed its MOT?

RV03 YVR has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 22 Apr 2019.

Is RV03 YVR ULEZ compliant?

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

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