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AD03 VLG

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 120,444 miles on the clock, averaging 6,409 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 AD03 VLG

MOT Status
Due date passed
120,444
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
6,409

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading120,444 miles
Reading date
Miles last year24
Average per year6,409
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AD03 VLG 37k58k79k100k120k '06'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage120,444 miles
Since last MOT+24 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,420 miles
Since last MOT+7,665 miles
PASS
Mileage112,755 miles
Since last MOT+5,396 miles
PASS
Mileage107,359 miles
Since last MOT+1,991 miles
PASS
Mileage105,368 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,368 miles
Since last MOT+972 miles
PASS
Mileage104,396 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,396 miles
Since last MOT+2,420 miles
PASS
Mileage101,976 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,976 miles
Since last MOT+3,655 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,321 miles
Since last MOT+11,692 miles
PASS
Mileage86,629 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,629 miles
Since last MOT+13,381 miles
PASS
Mileage73,248 miles
Since last MOT+8,448 miles
PASS
Mileage64,800 miles
Since last MOT+7,003 miles
PASS
Mileage57,797 miles
Since last MOT+5,534 miles
PASS
Mileage52,263 miles
Since last MOT+6,949 miles
PASS
Mileage45,314 miles
Since last MOT+8,393 miles
PASS
Mileage36,921 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 VLG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAD — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About AD03 VLG

What car is AD03 VLG?

AD03 VLG is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2003.

What is the mileage of AD03 VLG?

The last recorded mileage for AD03 VLG was 120,444 miles, recorded on 30 May 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AD03 VLG passed its MOT?

AD03 VLG has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 30 May 2019.

Is AD03 VLG ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AD03 VLG 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 AD03 VLG?

AD03 VLG is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.