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RX03 WML

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 27 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 7 (74% pass rate). It has 135,433 miles on the clock, averaging 5,561 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 WML

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
135,433
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2006
74%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
5,561

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 reading135,433 miles
Reading date
Miles last year124
Average per year5,561
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RX03 WML 22k51k79k107k135k '06'26'18

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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

PASS
Mileage135,433 miles
Since last MOT+124 miles
FAIL
Mileage135,309 miles
Since last MOT+3,918 miles
PASS
Mileage131,391 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,391 miles
Since last MOT+3,122 miles
PASS
Mileage128,269 miles
Since last MOT+2,240 miles
PASS
Mileage126,029 miles
Since last MOT+2,767 miles
PASS
Mileage123,262 miles
Since last MOT+11,286 miles
PASS
Mileage111,976 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,976 miles
Since last MOT+7,001 miles
PASS
Mileage104,975 miles
Since last MOT+2,910 miles
PASS
Mileage102,065 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,065 miles
Since last MOT+57 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,008 miles
Since last MOT+3,461 miles
PASS
Mileage98,547 miles
Since last MOT+31 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,516 miles
Since last MOT+7,575 miles
PASS
Mileage90,941 miles
Since last MOT+6,554 miles
PASS
Mileage84,387 miles
Since last MOT+3,036 miles
PASS
Mileage81,351 miles
Since last MOT+5,460 miles
PASS
Mileage75,891 miles
Since last MOT+6,239 miles
PASS
Mileage69,652 miles
Since last MOT+6,881 miles
PASS
Mileage62,771 miles
Since last MOT+3,762 miles
PASS
Mileage59,009 miles
Since last MOT+5,318 miles
PASS
Mileage53,691 miles
Since last MOT+132 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,559 miles
Since last MOT+7,091 miles
PASS
Mileage46,468 miles
Since last MOT+13,718 miles
PASS
Mileage32,750 miles
Since last MOT+10,408 miles
PASS
Mileage22,342 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 WML
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 WML

What car is RX03 WML?

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

What is the mileage of RX03 WML?

The last recorded mileage for RX03 WML was 135,433 miles, recorded on 4 Aug 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RX03 WML passed its MOT?

RX03 WML has had 27 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (20 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 4 Aug 2026.

Is RX03 WML ULEZ compliant?

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

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