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RX03 TKD

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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing once (91% pass rate). It has 187,340 miles on the clock, averaging 14,471 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 TKD

MOT Status
Due date passed
187,340
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2006
91%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
14,471

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 reading187,340 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,847
Average per year14,471
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RX03 TKD 57k89k122k155k187k '06'15'10

Check RX03 TKD

Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage187,340 miles
Since last MOT+9,847 miles
PASS
Mileage177,493 miles
Since last MOT+6,493 miles
PASS
Mileage171,000 miles
Since last MOT+4,223 miles
PASS
Mileage166,777 miles
Since last MOT+8,703 miles
PASS
Mileage158,074 miles
Since last MOT+14,112 miles
PASS
Mileage143,962 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage143,962 miles
Since last MOT+18,895 miles
PASS
Mileage125,067 miles
Since last MOT+18,770 miles
PASS
Mileage106,297 miles
Since last MOT+24,889 miles
PASS
Mileage81,408 miles
Since last MOT+24,541 miles
PASS
Mileage56,867 miles

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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

RegistrationRX03 TKD
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 TKD

What car is RX03 TKD?

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

What is the mileage of RX03 TKD?

The last recorded mileage for RX03 TKD was 187,340 miles, recorded on 4 Apr 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RX03 TKD passed its MOT?

RX03 TKD has had 11 MOT tests with an 91% pass rate (10 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 4 Apr 2015.

Is RX03 TKD ULEZ compliant?

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

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