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RX03 USB

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1598cc has had 28 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 10 (64% pass rate). It has 143,647 miles on the clock, averaging 6,961 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.

MOT & Mileage History for RX03 USB

MOT Status
Due date passed
143,647
Last Mileage
Recorded
28
Total Tests
Since 2005
64%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 28 tests on record
6,961

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading143,647 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,965
Average per year6,961
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RX03 USB 16k48k80k112k144k '05'24'15

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Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage143,647 miles
Since last MOT+4,965 miles
PASS
Mileage138,682 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage138,675 miles
Since last MOT+2,601 miles
PASS
Mileage136,074 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage136,074 miles
Since last MOT+2,147 miles
PASS
Mileage133,927 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage133,924 miles
Since last MOT+9,939 miles
PASS
Mileage123,985 miles
Since last MOT+14,260 miles
PASS
Mileage109,725 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,725 miles
Since last MOT+13,924 miles
PASS
Mileage95,801 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,801 miles
Since last MOT+10,648 miles
PASS
Mileage85,153 miles
Since last MOT+13,258 miles
PASS
Mileage71,895 miles
Since last MOT+10,394 miles
PASS
Mileage61,501 miles
Since last MOT+38 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,463 miles
Since last MOT+15,132 miles
PASS
Mileage46,331 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,331 miles
Since last MOT+5,393 miles
PASS
Mileage40,938 miles
Since last MOT+140 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,798 miles
Since last MOT+2,374 miles
PASS
Mileage38,424 miles
Since last MOT+2,198 miles
PASS
Mileage36,226 miles
Since last MOT+1,815 miles
PASS
Mileage34,411 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage34,411 miles
Since last MOT+3,029 miles
PASS
Mileage31,382 miles
Since last MOT+4,060 miles
PASS
Mileage27,322 miles
Since last MOT+5,093 miles
PASS
Mileage22,229 miles
Since last MOT+6,677 miles
PASS
Mileage15,552 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX03 USB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRX — Reading, Reading
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About RX03 USB

What car is RX03 USB?

RX03 USB is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RX03 USB?

The last recorded mileage for RX03 USB was 143,647 miles, recorded on 15 Feb 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RX03 USB passed its MOT?

RX03 USB has had 28 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (18 passes, 10 failures). It last was tested on 15 Feb 2024.

Is RX03 USB ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RX03 USB is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is RX03 USB?

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