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AP03 FAJ

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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 4 (78% pass rate). It has 240,723 miles on the clock, averaging 13,537 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 AP03 FAJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
240,723
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
78%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
13,537

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading240,723 miles
Reading date
Average per year13,537
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AP03 FAJ 43k92k142k191k241k '06'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage240,723 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage240,723 miles
Since last MOT+9,067 miles
PASS
Mileage231,656 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage231,656 miles
Since last MOT+12,756 miles
PASS
Mileage218,900 miles
Since last MOT+13,510 miles
PASS
Mileage205,390 miles
Since last MOT+13,610 miles
PASS
Mileage191,780 miles
Since last MOT+13,651 miles
FAIL
Mileage178,129 miles
Since last MOT+13,065 miles
PASS
Mileage165,064 miles
Since last MOT+13,870 miles
PASS
Mileage151,194 miles
Since last MOT+13,377 miles
PASS
Mileage137,817 miles
Since last MOT+14,070 miles
PASS
Mileage123,747 miles
Since last MOT+13,920 miles
PASS
Mileage109,827 miles
Since last MOT+16,206 miles
PASS
Mileage93,621 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,621 miles
Since last MOT+18,791 miles
PASS
Mileage74,830 miles
Since last MOT+17,288 miles
PASS
Mileage57,542 miles
Since last MOT+14,505 miles
PASS
Mileage43,037 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 FAJ
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 FAJ

What car is AP03 FAJ?

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

What is the mileage of AP03 FAJ?

The last recorded mileage for AP03 FAJ was 240,723 miles, recorded on 21 Jan 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AP03 FAJ passed its MOT?

AP03 FAJ has had 18 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (14 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 21 Jan 2021.

Is AP03 FAJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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