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AV03 FKM

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Ipswich, 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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 218,292 miles on the clock, averaging 11,522 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 AV03 FKM

MOT Status
Due date passed
218,292
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
74%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
11,522

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 reading218,292 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,324
Average per year11,522
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AV03 FKM 79k114k148k183k218k '06'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage218,292 miles
Since last MOT+6,324 miles
PASS
Mileage211,968 miles
Since last MOT+904 miles
PASS
Mileage211,064 miles
Since last MOT+2,388 miles
PASS
Mileage208,676 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage208,676 miles
Since last MOT+11,881 miles
PASS
Mileage196,795 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage196,795 miles
Since last MOT+11,047 miles
PASS
Mileage185,748 miles
Since last MOT+11,422 miles
PASS
Mileage174,326 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage174,326 miles
Since last MOT+10,429 miles
PASS
Mileage163,897 miles
Since last MOT+13,102 miles
PASS
Mileage150,795 miles
Since last MOT+11,993 miles
PASS
Mileage138,802 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage138,802 miles
Since last MOT+10,082 miles
PASS
Mileage128,720 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage128,720 miles
Since last MOT+13,120 miles
PASS
Mileage115,600 miles
Since last MOT+21,572 miles
PASS
Mileage94,028 miles
Since last MOT+15,326 miles
PASS
Mileage78,702 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

RegistrationAV03 FKM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAV — Ipswich, Anglia
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About AV03 FKM

What car is AV03 FKM?

AV03 FKM is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Ipswich in 2003.

What is the mileage of AV03 FKM?

The last recorded mileage for AV03 FKM was 218,292 miles, recorded on 13 Apr 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AV03 FKM passed its MOT?

AV03 FKM has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 13 Apr 2018.

Is AV03 FKM ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AV03 FKM 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 AV03 FKM?

AV03 FKM is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.