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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 5 (58% pass rate). It has 178,537 miles on the clock, averaging 13,724 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 SZJ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 178,537 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 17,719 |
| Average per year | 13,724 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 12 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 SZJ |
| 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 SZJ
What car is RX03 SZJ?
RX03 SZJ is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.
What is the mileage of RX03 SZJ?
The last recorded mileage for RX03 SZJ was 178,537 miles, recorded on 1 May 2015 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RX03 SZJ passed its MOT?
RX03 SZJ has had 12 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (7 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 1 May 2015.
Is RX03 SZJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RX03 SZJ 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 SZJ?
RX03 SZJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.