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BC03 CJZ

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 154,397 miles on the clock, averaging 8,850 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for BC03 CJZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
154,397
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
8,850

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading154,397 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,062
Average per year8,850
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BC03 CJZ 56k80k105k130k154k '06'17'12

Check BC03 CJZ

Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage154,397 miles
Since last MOT+4,062 miles
PASS
Mileage150,335 miles
Since last MOT+28 miles
FAIL
Mileage150,307 miles
PASS
FAIL
Mileage141,035 miles
Since last MOT+27 miles
FAIL
Mileage141,008 miles
Since last MOT+5,747 miles
PASS
Mileage135,261 miles
Since last MOT+9,115 miles
PASS
Mileage126,146 miles
Since last MOT+6,320 miles
PASS
Mileage119,826 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage119,816 miles
Since last MOT+12,815 miles
PASS
Mileage107,001 miles
Since last MOT+26 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,975 miles
Since last MOT+1,710 miles
PASS
Mileage105,265 miles
Since last MOT+21,379 miles
PASS
Mileage83,886 miles
Since last MOT+5,405 miles
PASS
Mileage78,481 miles
Since last MOT+8,284 miles
PASS
Mileage70,197 miles
Since last MOT+14,586 miles
PASS
Mileage55,611 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (1997–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 CJZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeBC — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About BC03 CJZ

What car is BC03 CJZ?

BC03 CJZ is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of BC03 CJZ?

The last recorded mileage for BC03 CJZ was 154,397 miles, recorded on 28 Jul 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BC03 CJZ passed its MOT?

BC03 CJZ has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 28 Jul 2017.

Is BC03 CJZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BC03 CJZ 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 BC03 CJZ?

BC03 CJZ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.