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BG03 CHH

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 27 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 7 (74% pass rate). It has 158,663 miles on the clock, averaging 7,153 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 BG03 CHH

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
158,663
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2006
74%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
7,153

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 reading158,663 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,707
Average per year7,153
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BG03 CHH 16k52k88k123k159k '06'26'18

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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

PASS
Mileage158,663 miles
Since last MOT+8,707 miles
PASS
Mileage149,956 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage149,936 miles
Since last MOT+2,516 miles
PASS
Mileage147,420 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage147,420 miles
Since last MOT+297 miles
PASS
Mileage147,123 miles
Since last MOT+3,270 miles
PASS
Mileage143,853 miles
Since last MOT+7,183 miles
PASS
Mileage136,670 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage136,670 miles
Since last MOT+3,097 miles
PASS
Mileage133,573 miles
Since last MOT+12,904 miles
PASS
Mileage120,669 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,667 miles
Since last MOT+10,172 miles
PASS
Mileage110,495 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,494 miles
Since last MOT+11,286 miles
PASS
Mileage99,208 miles
Since last MOT+10,706 miles
PASS
Mileage88,502 miles
Since last MOT+9,450 miles
PASS
Mileage79,052 miles
Since last MOT+22,252 miles
PASS
Mileage56,800 miles
Since last MOT+19,640 miles
PASS
Mileage37,160 miles
Since last MOT+2,041 miles
PASS
Mileage35,119 miles
Since last MOT+2,627 miles
PASS
Mileage32,492 miles
Since last MOT+2,313 miles
PASS
Mileage30,179 miles
Since last MOT+36 miles
FAIL
Mileage30,143 miles
Since last MOT+1,711 miles
PASS
Mileage28,432 miles
Since last MOT+2,253 miles
PASS
Mileage26,179 miles
Since last MOT+4,587 miles
PASS
Mileage21,592 miles
Since last MOT+5,177 miles
FAIL
Mileage16,415 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

RegistrationBG03 CHH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeBG — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About BG03 CHH

What car is BG03 CHH?

BG03 CHH is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of BG03 CHH?

The last recorded mileage for BG03 CHH was 158,663 miles, recorded on 11 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BG03 CHH passed its MOT?

BG03 CHH has had 27 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (20 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 11 Feb 2026.

Is BG03 CHH ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BG03 CHH 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 BG03 CHH?

BG03 CHH is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.