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AX03 SWY

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 10 MOT tests on record, passing every one. It has 83,626 miles on the clock, averaging 5,160 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 AX03 SWY

MOT Status
Due date passed
83,626
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2006
100%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 0 failed ✓

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

0

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
5,160

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading83,626 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,016
Average per year5,160
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AX03 SWY 35k47k59k72k84k '06'15'11

Check AX03 SWY

Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage83,626 miles
Since last MOT+7,016 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+11,191 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+3,386 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+2,469 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+4,603 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+4,826 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+3,908 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+6,350 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+4,551 miles
PASS
Mileage35,326 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

RegistrationAX03 SWY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAX — Ipswich, Anglia
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About AX03 SWY

What car is AX03 SWY?

AX03 SWY is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Ipswich in 2003.

What is the mileage of AX03 SWY?

The last recorded mileage for AX03 SWY was 83,626 miles, recorded on 5 Nov 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AX03 SWY passed its MOT?

AX03 SWY has had 10 MOT tests with an 100% pass rate (10 passes, 0 failures). It last passed on 5 Nov 2015.

Is AX03 SWY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AX03 SWY 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 AX03 SWY?

AX03 SWY is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.