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RX03 TYA

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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 3 (85% pass rate). It has 106,798 miles on the clock, averaging 5,421 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 TYA

MOT Status
Due date passed
106,798
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
85%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
5,421

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 reading106,798 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,270
Average per year5,421
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RX03 TYA 16k39k61k84k107k '06'23'16

Check RX03 TYA

Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage106,798 miles
Since last MOT+11,270 miles
PASS
Mileage95,528 miles
Since last MOT+8,421 miles
PASS
Mileage87,107 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,107 miles
Since last MOT+5,529 miles
PASS
Mileage81,578 miles
Since last MOT+6,716 miles
PASS
Mileage74,862 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,862 miles
Since last MOT+3,788 miles
PASS
Mileage71,074 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,074 miles
Since last MOT+3,353 miles
PASS
Mileage67,721 miles
Since last MOT+4,575 miles
PASS
Mileage63,146 miles
Since last MOT+4,460 miles
PASS
Mileage58,686 miles
Since last MOT+4,497 miles
PASS
Mileage54,189 miles
Since last MOT+5,262 miles
PASS
Mileage48,927 miles
Since last MOT+4,696 miles
PASS
Mileage44,231 miles
Since last MOT+4,517 miles
PASS
Mileage39,714 miles
Since last MOT+4,625 miles
PASS
Mileage35,089 miles
Since last MOT+7,698 miles
PASS
Mileage27,391 miles
Since last MOT+5,973 miles
PASS
Mileage21,418 miles
Since last MOT+5,514 miles
PASS
Mileage15,904 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX03 TYA
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 TYA

What car is RX03 TYA?

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

What is the mileage of RX03 TYA?

The last recorded mileage for RX03 TYA was 106,798 miles, recorded on 16 Jan 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RX03 TYA passed its MOT?

RX03 TYA has had 20 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (17 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 16 Jan 2023.

Is RX03 TYA ULEZ compliant?

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

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