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BN03 TBU

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 3 (81% pass rate). It has 223,905 miles on the clock, averaging 12,665 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 BN03 TBU

MOT Status
Due date passed
223,905
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
81%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
12,665

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading223,905 miles
Reading date
Miles last year14,593
Average per year12,665
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for BN03 TBU 56k98k140k182k224k '06'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage223,905 miles
Since last MOT+14,593 miles
PASS
Mileage209,312 miles
Since last MOT+20,236 miles
PASS
Mileage189,076 miles
Since last MOT+18,359 miles
PASS
Mileage170,717 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage170,717 miles
Since last MOT+17,198 miles
PASS
Mileage153,519 miles
Since last MOT+10,290 miles
PASS
Mileage143,229 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage143,229 miles
Since last MOT+8,999 miles
PASS
Mileage134,230 miles
Since last MOT+10,060 miles
PASS
Mileage124,170 miles
Since last MOT+12,452 miles
PASS
Mileage111,718 miles
Since last MOT+10,119 miles
PASS
Mileage101,599 miles
Since last MOT+13,799 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,800 miles
Since last MOT+6,504 miles
PASS
Mileage81,296 miles
Since last MOT+12,174 miles
PASS
Mileage69,122 miles
Since last MOT+12,687 miles
PASS
Mileage56,435 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

RegistrationBN03 TBU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeBN — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About BN03 TBU

What car is BN03 TBU?

BN03 TBU is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of BN03 TBU?

The last recorded mileage for BN03 TBU was 223,905 miles, recorded on 27 Nov 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BN03 TBU passed its MOT?

BN03 TBU has had 16 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (13 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 27 Nov 2019.

Is BN03 TBU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BN03 TBU 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 BN03 TBU?

BN03 TBU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.