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RX03 TKJ

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing once (90% pass rate). It has 167,514 miles on the clock, averaging 15,889 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 TKJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
167,514
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2006
90%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
15,889

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading167,514 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,812
Average per year15,889
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RX03 TKJ 34k68k101k134k168k '06'14'11

Check RX03 TKJ

Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage167,514 miles
Since last MOT+8,812 miles
PASS
Mileage158,702 miles
Since last MOT+18,238 miles
PASS
Mileage140,464 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage140,464 miles
Since last MOT+21,018 miles
PASS
Mileage119,446 miles
Since last MOT+15,299 miles
PASS
Mileage104,147 miles
Since last MOT+16,045 miles
PASS
Mileage88,102 miles
Since last MOT+19,549 miles
PASS
Mileage68,553 miles
Since last MOT+15,170 miles
PASS
Mileage53,383 miles
Since last MOT+19,074 miles
PASS
Mileage34,309 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 TKJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRX — Reading, Reading
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About RX03 TKJ

What car is RX03 TKJ?

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

What is the mileage of RX03 TKJ?

The last recorded mileage for RX03 TKJ was 167,514 miles, recorded on 9 Aug 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RX03 TKJ passed its MOT?

RX03 TKJ has had 10 MOT tests with an 90% pass rate (9 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 9 Aug 2014.

Is RX03 TKJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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