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RX03 UPR

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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 8 (64% pass rate). It has 210,365 miles on the clock, averaging 10,788 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 UPR

MOT Status
Due date passed
210,365
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
64%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
10,788

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
8

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading210,365 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year10,788
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RX03 UPR 42k84k126k168k210k '06'21'13

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage210,365 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage210,363 miles
Since last MOT+7,960 miles
PASS
Mileage202,403 miles
Since last MOT+8,239 miles
PASS
Mileage194,164 miles
Since last MOT+12,479 miles
PASS
Mileage181,685 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage181,685 miles
Since last MOT+2,808 miles
PASS
Mileage178,877 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage178,877 miles
Since last MOT+8,381 miles
PASS
Mileage170,496 miles
Since last MOT+4,695 miles
PASS
Mileage165,801 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage165,801 miles
Since last MOT+6,696 miles
PASS
Mileage159,105 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage159,105 miles
Since last MOT+26,908 miles
PASS
Mileage132,197 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage132,197 miles
Since last MOT+22,637 miles
PASS
Mileage109,560 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,559 miles
Since last MOT+30,740 miles
PASS
Mileage78,819 miles
Since last MOT+18,156 miles
PASS
Mileage60,663 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,653 miles
Since last MOT+8,788 miles
PASS
Mileage51,865 miles
Since last MOT+10,360 miles
PASS
Mileage41,505 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 UPR
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 UPR

What car is RX03 UPR?

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

What is the mileage of RX03 UPR?

The last recorded mileage for RX03 UPR was 210,365 miles, recorded on 12 Oct 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RX03 UPR passed its MOT?

RX03 UPR has had 22 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (14 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 12 Oct 2021.

Is RX03 UPR ULEZ compliant?

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

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