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RX03 UOB

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 8 (62% pass rate). It has 202,768 miles on the clock, averaging 11,566 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 UOB

MOT Status
Due date passed
202,768
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
62%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
11,566

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading202,768 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,595
Average per year11,566
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RX03 UOB 47k86k125k164k203k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage202,768 miles
Since last MOT+6,595 miles
PASS
Mileage196,173 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage196,173 miles
Since last MOT+14,513 miles
PASS
Mileage181,660 miles
Since last MOT+11,551 miles
PASS
Mileage170,109 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage170,109 miles
Since last MOT+9,528 miles
PASS
Mileage160,581 miles
Since last MOT+69 miles
FAIL
Mileage160,512 miles
Since last MOT+10,755 miles
PASS
Mileage149,757 miles
Since last MOT+10,152 miles
PASS
Mileage139,605 miles
Since last MOT+270 miles
FAIL
Mileage139,335 miles
Since last MOT+10,757 miles
FAIL
Mileage128,578 miles
Since last MOT+10,897 miles
PASS
Mileage117,681 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,681 miles
Since last MOT+12,220 miles
PASS
Mileage105,461 miles
Since last MOT+16,075 miles
PASS
Mileage89,386 miles
Since last MOT+13,269 miles
PASS
Mileage76,117 miles
Since last MOT+16,943 miles
PASS
Mileage59,174 miles
Since last MOT+101 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,073 miles
Since last MOT+11,888 miles
PASS
Mileage47,185 miles
Since last MOT+219 miles
FAIL
Mileage46,966 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 UOB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRX — Reading, Reading
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About RX03 UOB

What car is RX03 UOB?

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

What is the mileage of RX03 UOB?

The last recorded mileage for RX03 UOB was 202,768 miles, recorded on 21 Oct 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RX03 UOB passed its MOT?

RX03 UOB has had 21 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (13 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 21 Oct 2019.

Is RX03 UOB ULEZ compliant?

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

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