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RX03 XLM

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Blue Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlue
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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 6 (77% pass rate). It has 123,089 miles on the clock, averaging 4,518 miles per year, well 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 XLM

MOT Status
Due date passed
123,089
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2006
77%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
4,518

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading123,089 miles
Reading date
Miles last year912
Average per year4,518
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RX03 XLM 35k57k79k101k123k '06'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage123,089 miles
Since last MOT+912 miles
PASS
Mileage122,177 miles
Since last MOT+1,074 miles
PASS
Mileage121,103 miles
Since last MOT+1,794 miles
PASS
Mileage119,309 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage119,305 miles
Since last MOT+1,328 miles
PASS
Mileage117,977 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,977 miles
Since last MOT+865 miles
PASS
Mileage117,112 miles
Since last MOT+8,725 miles
PASS
Mileage108,387 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,387 miles
Since last MOT+20,605 miles
PASS
Mileage87,782 miles
Since last MOT+6,757 miles
PASS
Mileage81,025 miles
Since last MOT+1,314 miles
PASS
Mileage79,711 miles
Since last MOT+1,959 miles
PASS
Mileage77,752 miles
Since last MOT+532 miles
PASS
Mileage77,220 miles
Since last MOT+3,725 miles
PASS
Mileage73,495 miles
Since last MOT+1,986 miles
PASS
Mileage71,509 miles
Since last MOT+2,336 miles
PASS
Mileage69,173 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,172 miles
Since last MOT+2,454 miles
PASS
Mileage66,718 miles
Since last MOT+3,746 miles
PASS
Mileage62,972 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,972 miles
Since last MOT+9,126 miles
PASS
Mileage53,846 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,846 miles
Since last MOT+8,452 miles
PASS
Mileage45,394 miles
Since last MOT+10,334 miles
PASS
Mileage35,060 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About RX03 XLM

What car is RX03 XLM?

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

What is the mileage of RX03 XLM?

The last recorded mileage for RX03 XLM was 123,089 miles, recorded on 23 Aug 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RX03 XLM passed its MOT?

RX03 XLM has had 26 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (20 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 23 Aug 2025.

Is RX03 XLM ULEZ compliant?

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

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