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AP03 FBN

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 28 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 10 (64% pass rate). It has 237,822 miles on the clock, averaging 10,229 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 FBN

MOT Status
Due date passed
237,822
Last Mileage
Recorded
28
Total Tests
Since 2006
64%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 28 tests on record
10,229

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading237,822 miles
Reading date
Miles last year25
Average per year10,229
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AP03 FBN 62k106k150k194k238k '06'24'17

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Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record

PASS
Mileage237,822 miles
Since last MOT+25 miles
FAIL
Mileage237,797 miles
Since last MOT+12,582 miles
PASS
Mileage225,215 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage225,212 miles
Since last MOT+13,158 miles
PASS
Mileage212,054 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage212,054 miles
Since last MOT+10,924 miles
PASS
Mileage201,130 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage201,130 miles
Since last MOT+12,621 miles
PASS
Mileage188,509 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage188,509 miles
Since last MOT+11,239 miles
PASS
Mileage177,270 miles
Since last MOT+6,598 miles
PASS
Mileage170,672 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage170,670 miles
Since last MOT+6,872 miles
PASS
Mileage163,798 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage163,798 miles
Since last MOT+11,178 miles
PASS
Mileage152,620 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage152,620 miles
Since last MOT+13,871 miles
PASS
Mileage138,749 miles
Since last MOT+15,191 miles
PASS
Mileage123,558 miles
Since last MOT+11,926 miles
PASS
Mileage111,632 miles
Since last MOT+13,001 miles
PASS
Mileage98,631 miles
Since last MOT+15,041 miles
PASS
Mileage83,590 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,590 miles
Since last MOT+11,546 miles
PASS
Mileage72,044 miles
Since last MOT+2,426 miles
PASS
Mileage69,618 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,618 miles
Since last MOT+4,710 miles
PASS
Mileage64,908 miles
Since last MOT+3,148 miles
PASS
Mileage61,760 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 FBN
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 FBN

What car is AP03 FBN?

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

What is the mileage of AP03 FBN?

The last recorded mileage for AP03 FBN was 237,822 miles, recorded on 8 Feb 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AP03 FBN passed its MOT?

AP03 FBN has had 28 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (18 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 8 Feb 2024.

Is AP03 FBN ULEZ compliant?

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

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