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RX03 NRV

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 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 130,215 miles on the clock, averaging 5,575 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 RX03 NRV

MOT Status
Due date passed
130,215
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
5,575

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 reading130,215 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4
Average per year5,575
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RX03 NRV 46k67k88k109k130k '06'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage130,215 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage130,211 miles
Since last MOT+8,785 miles
PASS
Mileage121,426 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,424 miles
Since last MOT+5,807 miles
PASS
Mileage115,617 miles
Since last MOT+21 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,596 miles
Since last MOT+2,947 miles
PASS
Mileage112,649 miles
Since last MOT+3,785 miles
PASS
Mileage108,864 miles
Since last MOT+2,597 miles
PASS
Mileage106,267 miles
Since last MOT+2,610 miles
PASS
Mileage103,657 miles
Since last MOT+4,044 miles
PASS
Mileage99,613 miles
Since last MOT+4,823 miles
PASS
Mileage94,790 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,790 miles
Since last MOT+6,081 miles
PASS
Mileage88,709 miles
Since last MOT+4,954 miles
PASS
Mileage83,755 miles
Since last MOT+4,929 miles
PASS
Mileage78,826 miles
Since last MOT+8,895 miles
PASS
Mileage69,931 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,931 miles
Since last MOT+11,707 miles
PASS
Mileage58,224 miles
Since last MOT+12,223 miles
PASS
Mileage46,001 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX03 NRV
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 NRV

What car is RX03 NRV?

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

What is the mileage of RX03 NRV?

The last recorded mileage for RX03 NRV was 130,215 miles, recorded on 1 Jul 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RX03 NRV passed its MOT?

RX03 NRV has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 1 Jul 2021.

Is RX03 NRV ULEZ compliant?

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

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