Vehicle summary
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 15 and failing 7 (68% pass rate). It has 161,477 miles on the clock, averaging 6,276 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 PPU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 161,477 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2,168 |
| Average per year | 6,276 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RX03 PPU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RX — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 03 — March 2003 to August 2003 |
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About RX03 PPU
What car is RX03 PPU?
RX03 PPU is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.
What is the mileage of RX03 PPU?
The last recorded mileage for RX03 PPU was 161,477 miles, recorded on 23 Oct 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RX03 PPU passed its MOT?
RX03 PPU has had 22 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (15 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 23 Oct 2021.
Is RX03 PPU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RX03 PPU 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 PPU?
RX03 PPU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.