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RX03 TCZ

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Grey Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGrey
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 27 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 10 (63% pass rate). It has 186,293 miles on the clock, averaging 7,263 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 TCZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
186,293
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
7,263

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading186,293 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,177
Average per year7,263
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RX03 TCZ 62k93k124k155k186k '06'24'17

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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage186,293 miles
Since last MOT+6,177 miles
PASS
Mileage180,116 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage180,116 miles
Since last MOT+5,964 miles
PASS
Mileage174,152 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage174,152 miles
Since last MOT+5,981 miles
PASS
Mileage168,171 miles
Since last MOT+4,846 miles
PASS
Mileage163,325 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage163,325 miles
Since last MOT+7,887 miles
PASS
Mileage155,438 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage155,438 miles
Since last MOT+7,563 miles
PASS
Mileage147,875 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage147,875 miles
Since last MOT+8,040 miles
PASS
Mileage139,835 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage139,835 miles
Since last MOT+7,757 miles
PASS
Mileage132,078 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage132,078 miles
Since last MOT+7,605 miles
PASS
Mileage124,473 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage124,473 miles
Since last MOT+7,676 miles
PASS
Mileage116,797 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,797 miles
Since last MOT+7,824 miles
PASS
Mileage108,973 miles
Since last MOT+7,533 miles
PASS
Mileage101,440 miles
Since last MOT+6,303 miles
PASS
Mileage95,137 miles
Since last MOT+4,346 miles
PASS
Mileage90,791 miles
Since last MOT+7,747 miles
PASS
Mileage83,044 miles
Since last MOT+8,447 miles
PASS
Mileage74,597 miles
Since last MOT+12,670 miles
PASS
Mileage61,927 miles

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

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Vehicle Details

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

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About RX03 TCZ

What car is RX03 TCZ?

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

What is the mileage of RX03 TCZ?

The last recorded mileage for RX03 TCZ was 186,293 miles, recorded on 23 Jan 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RX03 TCZ passed its MOT?

RX03 TCZ has had 27 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (17 passes, 10 failures). It last was tested on 23 Jan 2024.

Is RX03 TCZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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