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RX03 WGG

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 17 and failing 4 (81% pass rate). It has 159,678 miles on the clock, averaging 6,641 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 WGG

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
159,678
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
81%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
6,641

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 reading159,678 miles
Reading date
Miles last year45
Average per year6,641
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RX03 WGG 27k60k93k126k160k '06'26'15

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage159,678 miles
Since last MOT+45 miles
FAIL
Mileage159,633 miles
Since last MOT+16,483 miles
PASS
Mileage143,150 miles
Since last MOT+131 miles
FAIL
Mileage143,019 miles
Since last MOT+16,851 miles
PASS
Mileage126,168 miles
Since last MOT+18,237 miles
PASS
Mileage107,931 miles
Since last MOT+11,756 miles
PASS
Mileage96,175 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
PASS
Mileage96,165 miles
Since last MOT+496 miles
PASS
Mileage95,669 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,669 miles
Since last MOT+1,122 miles
PASS
Mileage94,547 miles
Since last MOT+493 miles
PASS
Mileage94,054 miles
Since last MOT+2,133 miles
PASS
Mileage91,921 miles
Since last MOT+2,612 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,309 miles
Since last MOT+22,605 miles
PASS
Mileage66,704 miles
Since last MOT+5,476 miles
PASS
Mileage61,228 miles
Since last MOT+7,987 miles
PASS
Mileage53,241 miles
Since last MOT+5,125 miles
PASS
Mileage48,116 miles
Since last MOT+7,124 miles
PASS
Mileage40,992 miles
Since last MOT+6,688 miles
PASS
Mileage34,304 miles
Since last MOT+7,739 miles
PASS
Mileage26,565 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 WGG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRX — Reading, Reading
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About RX03 WGG

What car is RX03 WGG?

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

What is the mileage of RX03 WGG?

The last recorded mileage for RX03 WGG was 159,678 miles, recorded on 6 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RX03 WGG passed its MOT?

RX03 WGG has had 21 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (17 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 6 Mar 2026.

Is RX03 WGG ULEZ compliant?

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

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