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AF03 VGR

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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 4 (82% pass rate). It has 131,408 miles on the clock, averaging 5,945 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 AF03 VGR

MOT Status
Due date passed
131,408
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
82%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
5,945

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading131,408 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,275
Average per year5,945
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AF03 VGR 30k55k81k106k131k '06'23'15

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage131,408 miles
Since last MOT+1,275 miles
PASS
Mileage130,133 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage130,133 miles
Since last MOT+4,803 miles
PASS
Mileage125,330 miles
Since last MOT+5,062 miles
PASS
Mileage120,268 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,266 miles
Since last MOT+5,668 miles
PASS
Mileage114,598 miles
Since last MOT+5,525 miles
PASS
Mileage109,073 miles
Since last MOT+5,816 miles
PASS
Mileage103,257 miles
Since last MOT+8,586 miles
PASS
Mileage94,671 miles
Since last MOT+7,660 miles
PASS
Mileage87,011 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,011 miles
Since last MOT+6,844 miles
PASS
Mileage80,167 miles
Since last MOT+6,387 miles
PASS
Mileage73,780 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,780 miles
Since last MOT+4,917 miles
PASS
Mileage68,863 miles
Since last MOT+5,486 miles
PASS
Mileage63,377 miles
Since last MOT+5,525 miles
PASS
Mileage57,852 miles
Since last MOT+5,012 miles
PASS
Mileage52,840 miles
Since last MOT+6,474 miles
PASS
Mileage46,366 miles
Since last MOT+7,500 miles
PASS
Mileage38,866 miles
Since last MOT+8,894 miles
PASS
Mileage29,972 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

RegistrationAF03 VGR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAF — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About AF03 VGR

What car is AF03 VGR?

AF03 VGR is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2003.

What is the mileage of AF03 VGR?

The last recorded mileage for AF03 VGR was 131,408 miles, recorded on 15 Mar 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AF03 VGR passed its MOT?

AF03 VGR has had 22 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (18 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 15 Mar 2023.

Is AF03 VGR ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AF03 VGR 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 VGR?

AF03 VGR is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.