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AP03 ADZ

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Norwich, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 4 (83% pass rate). It has 181,084 miles on the clock, averaging 6,362 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 AP03 ADZ

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
181,084
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
83%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
6,362

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading181,084 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,461
Average per year6,362
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AP03 ADZ 58k89k119k150k181k '06'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage181,084 miles
Since last MOT+7,461 miles
PASS
Mileage173,623 miles
Since last MOT+118 miles
FAIL
Mileage173,505 miles
Since last MOT+7,241 miles
PASS
Mileage166,264 miles
Since last MOT+599 miles
PASS
Mileage165,665 miles
Since last MOT+1,599 miles
PASS
Mileage164,066 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage164,061 miles
Since last MOT+2,599 miles
PASS
Mileage161,462 miles
Since last MOT+2,966 miles
PASS
Mileage158,496 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage158,496 miles
Since last MOT+3,790 miles
PASS
Mileage154,706 miles
Since last MOT+2,803 miles
PASS
Mileage151,903 miles
Since last MOT+2,887 miles
PASS
Mileage149,016 miles
Since last MOT+2,616 miles
PASS
Mileage146,400 miles
Since last MOT+2,771 miles
PASS
Mileage143,629 miles
Since last MOT+4,509 miles
PASS
Mileage139,120 miles
Since last MOT+4,323 miles
PASS
Mileage134,797 miles
Since last MOT+4,176 miles
PASS
Mileage130,621 miles
Since last MOT+5,506 miles
PASS
Mileage125,115 miles
Since last MOT+17,398 miles
PASS
Mileage107,717 miles
Since last MOT+15,870 miles
PASS
Mileage91,847 miles
Since last MOT+18,739 miles
PASS
Mileage73,108 miles
Since last MOT+15,360 miles
PASS
Mileage57,748 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,748 miles

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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

RegistrationAP03 ADZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAP — Norwich, Anglia
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About AP03 ADZ

What car is AP03 ADZ?

AP03 ADZ is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Norwich in 2003.

What is the mileage of AP03 ADZ?

The last recorded mileage for AP03 ADZ was 181,084 miles, recorded on 20 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AP03 ADZ passed its MOT?

AP03 ADZ has had 24 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (20 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 20 Oct 2025.

Is AP03 ADZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AP03 ADZ 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 AP03 ADZ?

AP03 ADZ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.