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RX03 UNV

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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 6 (60% pass rate). It has 201,391 miles on the clock, averaging 14,007 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 UNV

MOT Status
Due date passed
201,391
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2007
60%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
14,007

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading201,391 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,944
Average per year14,007
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RX03 UNV 66k100k134k168k201k '07'17'11

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage201,391 miles
Since last MOT+1,944 miles
PASS
Mileage199,447 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage199,447 miles
Since last MOT+4,821 miles
PASS
Mileage194,626 miles
Since last MOT+4,500 miles
PASS
Mileage190,126 miles
Since last MOT+14,562 miles
PASS
Mileage175,564 miles
Since last MOT+310 miles
FAIL
Mileage175,254 miles
Since last MOT+14,310 miles
PASS
Mileage160,944 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage160,943 miles
Since last MOT+32,400 miles
PASS
Mileage128,543 miles
Since last MOT+27,998 miles
PASS
Mileage100,545 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,545 miles
Since last MOT+30,243 miles
PASS
Mileage70,302 miles
Since last MOT+4,163 miles
PASS
Mileage66,139 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,135 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 UNV
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 UNV

What car is RX03 UNV?

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

What is the mileage of RX03 UNV?

The last recorded mileage for RX03 UNV was 201,391 miles, recorded on 14 Mar 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RX03 UNV passed its MOT?

RX03 UNV has had 15 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (9 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 14 Mar 2017.

Is RX03 UNV ULEZ compliant?

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

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