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RX03 OVA

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 189,280 miles on the clock, averaging 10,847 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for RX03 OVA

MOT Status
Due date passed
189,280
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
10,847

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading189,280 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,417
Average per year10,847
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RX03 OVA 35k73k112k151k189k '06'20'13

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage189,280 miles
Since last MOT+7,417 miles
PASS
Mileage181,863 miles
Since last MOT+8,231 miles
PASS
Mileage173,632 miles
Since last MOT+8,913 miles
PASS
Mileage164,719 miles
Since last MOT+6,187 miles
PASS
Mileage158,532 miles
Since last MOT+5,701 miles
PASS
Mileage152,831 miles
Since last MOT+6,260 miles
PASS
Mileage146,571 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage146,571 miles
Since last MOT+8,336 miles
PASS
Mileage138,235 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage138,235 miles
Since last MOT+12,161 miles
PASS
Mileage126,074 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,072 miles
Since last MOT+31,092 miles
PASS
Mileage94,980 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,980 miles
Since last MOT+28,477 miles
PASS
Mileage66,503 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,503 miles
Since last MOT+7,534 miles
PASS
Mileage58,969 miles
Since last MOT+7,952 miles
PASS
Mileage51,017 miles
Since last MOT+8,893 miles
PASS
Mileage42,124 miles
Since last MOT+7,621 miles
PASS
Mileage34,503 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX03 OVA
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 OVA

What car is RX03 OVA?

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

What is the mileage of RX03 OVA?

The last recorded mileage for RX03 OVA was 189,280 miles, recorded on 28 Nov 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RX03 OVA passed its MOT?

RX03 OVA has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 28 Nov 2020.

Is RX03 OVA ULEZ compliant?

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

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