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RX03 ASU

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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 9 (61% pass rate). It has 137,999 miles on the clock, averaging 7,426 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 RX03 ASU

MOT Status
Due date passed
137,999
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2007
61%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
7,426

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading137,999 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,426
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RX03 ASU 36k62k87k113k138k '07'20'14

Check RX03 ASU

Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage137,999 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage137,999 miles
Since last MOT+12,548 miles
PASS
Mileage125,451 miles
Since last MOT+9,748 miles
PASS
Mileage115,703 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,703 miles
Since last MOT+8,823 miles
PASS
Mileage106,880 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,880 miles
Since last MOT+7,662 miles
PASS
Mileage99,218 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,212 miles
Since last MOT+7,118 miles
PASS
Mileage92,094 miles
Since last MOT+5,536 miles
PASS
Mileage86,558 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,552 miles
Since last MOT+5,341 miles
PASS
Mileage81,211 miles
Since last MOT+5,492 miles
PASS
Mileage75,719 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,715 miles
Since last MOT+6,716 miles
PASS
Mileage68,999 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,996 miles
Since last MOT+10,774 miles
PASS
Mileage58,222 miles
Since last MOT+6,273 miles
PASS
Mileage51,949 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,947 miles
Since last MOT+7,611 miles
PASS
Mileage44,336 miles
Since last MOT+8,094 miles
PASS
Mileage36,242 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage36,241 miles

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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX03 ASU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRX — Reading, Reading
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About RX03 ASU

What car is RX03 ASU?

RX03 ASU is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RX03 ASU?

The last recorded mileage for RX03 ASU was 137,999 miles, recorded on 14 Oct 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RX03 ASU passed its MOT?

RX03 ASU has had 23 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (14 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 14 Oct 2020.

Is RX03 ASU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RX03 ASU 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 RX03 ASU?

RX03 ASU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.