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RX03 SZF

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 2 (87% pass rate). It has 133,647 miles on the clock, averaging 6,670 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 SZF

MOT Status
Due date passed
133,647
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
87%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
6,670

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 reading133,647 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,506
Average per year6,670
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RX03 SZF 36k60k85k109k134k '06'21'13

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage133,647 miles
Since last MOT+11,506 miles
PASS
Mileage122,141 miles
Since last MOT+5,160 miles
PASS
Mileage116,981 miles
Since last MOT+6,523 miles
PASS
Mileage110,458 miles
Since last MOT+9,038 miles
PASS
Mileage101,420 miles
Since last MOT+6,919 miles
PASS
Mileage94,501 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,501 miles
Since last MOT+6,257 miles
PASS
Mileage88,244 miles
Since last MOT+5,832 miles
PASS
Mileage82,412 miles
Since last MOT+15,052 miles
PASS
Mileage67,360 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,360 miles
Since last MOT+9,338 miles
PASS
Mileage58,022 miles
Since last MOT+452 miles
PASS
Mileage57,570 miles
Since last MOT+13,510 miles
PASS
Mileage44,060 miles
Since last MOT+8,060 miles
PASS
Mileage36,000 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (1997–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

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

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Vehicle Details

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

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About RX03 SZF

What car is RX03 SZF?

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

What is the mileage of RX03 SZF?

The last recorded mileage for RX03 SZF was 133,647 miles, recorded on 4 Mar 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RX03 SZF passed its MOT?

RX03 SZF has had 15 MOT tests with an 87% pass rate (13 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 4 Mar 2021.

Is RX03 SZF ULEZ compliant?

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

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