Vehicle summary
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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 140,164 miles on the clock, averaging 7,952 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 BL03 BYT
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 140,164 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 7,952 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record
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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
| Registration | BL03 BYT |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | BL — Birmingham, Birmingham |
| Age identifier | 03 — March 2003 to August 2003 |
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About BL03 BYT
What car is BL03 BYT?
BL03 BYT is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.
What is the mileage of BL03 BYT?
The last recorded mileage for BL03 BYT was 140,164 miles, recorded on 19 Jan 2015 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BL03 BYT passed its MOT?
BL03 BYT has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 19 Jan 2015.
Is BL03 BYT ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BL03 BYT 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 BL03 BYT?
BL03 BYT is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.