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BG03 EEW

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 7 (65% pass rate). It has 164,737 miles on the clock, averaging 9,010 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 BG03 EEW

MOT Status
Due date passed
164,737
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
9,010

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading164,737 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,010
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BG03 EEW 45k75k105k135k165k '06'19'15

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage164,737 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage164,737 miles
Since last MOT+1,386 miles
PASS
Mileage163,351 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage163,351 miles
Since last MOT+79,085 miles
PASS
Mileage84,266 miles
FAIL
Mileage158,659 miles
Since last MOT+3,858 miles
PASS
Mileage154,801 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage154,793 miles
Since last MOT+5,244 miles
PASS
Mileage149,549 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage149,549 miles
Since last MOT+9,547 miles
PASS
Mileage140,002 miles
Since last MOT+8,758 miles
PASS
Mileage131,244 miles
Since last MOT+9,269 miles
PASS
Mileage121,975 miles
Since last MOT+9,283 miles
PASS
Mileage112,692 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,691 miles
Since last MOT+11,365 miles
PASS
Mileage101,326 miles
Since last MOT+12,624 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,702 miles
Since last MOT+12,823 miles
PASS
Mileage75,879 miles
Since last MOT+12,017 miles
PASS
Mileage63,862 miles
Since last MOT+18,449 miles
PASS
Mileage45,413 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

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

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About BG03 EEW

What car is BG03 EEW?

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

What is the mileage of BG03 EEW?

The last recorded mileage for BG03 EEW was 164,737 miles, recorded on 21 Jun 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BG03 EEW passed its MOT?

BG03 EEW has had 20 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (13 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 21 Jun 2019.

Is BG03 EEW ULEZ compliant?

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

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