Vehicle summary
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 3 (82% pass rate). It has 189,874 miles on the clock, averaging 11,344 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for AF03 VGL
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 189,874 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 19,267 |
| Average per year | 11,344 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record
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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
| Registration | AF03 VGL |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AF — Peterborough, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 03 — March 2003 to August 2003 |
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About AF03 VGL
What car is AF03 VGL?
AF03 VGL is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2003.
What is the mileage of AF03 VGL?
The last recorded mileage for AF03 VGL was 189,874 miles, recorded on 5 Oct 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AF03 VGL passed its MOT?
AF03 VGL has had 17 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (14 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 5 Oct 2019.
Is AF03 VGL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AF03 VGL 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 AF03 VGL?
AF03 VGL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.