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BG03 HKA

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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 4 (83% pass rate). It has 122,820 miles on the clock, averaging 5,378 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 HKA

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
122,820
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
83%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
5,378

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading122,820 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,972
Average per year5,378
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BG03 HKA 17k44k70k96k123k '06'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage122,820 miles
Since last MOT+9,972 miles
PASS
Mileage112,848 miles
Since last MOT+9,641 miles
PASS
Mileage103,207 miles
Since last MOT+11,247 miles
PASS
Mileage91,960 miles
Since last MOT+3,198 miles
PASS
Mileage88,762 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,762 miles
Since last MOT+5,137 miles
PASS
Mileage83,625 miles
Since last MOT+8,003 miles
PASS
Mileage75,622 miles
Since last MOT+12,464 miles
PASS
Mileage63,158 miles
Since last MOT+12,976 miles
PASS
Mileage50,182 miles
Since last MOT+8,420 miles
PASS
Mileage41,762 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,762 miles
Since last MOT+2,235 miles
PASS
Mileage39,527 miles
Since last MOT+1,660 miles
PASS
Mileage37,867 miles
Since last MOT+2,605 miles
PASS
Mileage35,262 miles
Since last MOT+1,655 miles
PASS
Mileage33,607 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage33,607 miles
Since last MOT+2,583 miles
PASS
Mileage31,024 miles
Since last MOT+3,000 miles
PASS
Mileage28,024 miles
Since last MOT+1,782 miles
PASS
Mileage26,242 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage26,238 miles
Since last MOT+1,675 miles
PASS
Mileage24,563 miles
Since last MOT+2,805 miles
PASS
Mileage21,758 miles
Since last MOT+4,487 miles
PASS
Mileage17,271 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 HKA
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 HKA

What car is BG03 HKA?

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

What is the mileage of BG03 HKA?

The last recorded mileage for BG03 HKA was 122,820 miles, recorded on 14 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BG03 HKA passed its MOT?

BG03 HKA has had 24 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (20 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 14 Nov 2025.

Is BG03 HKA ULEZ compliant?

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

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