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BT03 FXR

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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 9 (59% pass rate). It has 182,765 miles on the clock, averaging 11,795 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 BT03 FXR

MOT Status
Due date passed
182,765
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
59%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
11,795

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading182,765 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7
Average per year11,795
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for BT03 FXR 30k68k106k144k183k '06'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage182,765 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage182,758 miles
Since last MOT+16,035 miles
PASS
Mileage166,723 miles
Since last MOT+13,695 miles
PASS
Mileage153,028 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage153,028 miles
Since last MOT+11,385 miles
PASS
Mileage141,643 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage141,643 miles
Since last MOT+9,384 miles
PASS
Mileage132,259 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage132,259 miles
Since last MOT+7,308 miles
PASS
Mileage124,951 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage124,951 miles
Since last MOT+8,936 miles
PASS
Mileage116,015 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,014 miles
Since last MOT+9,996 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,018 miles
Since last MOT+11,230 miles
PASS
Mileage94,788 miles
Since last MOT+17,284 miles
PASS
Mileage77,504 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,504 miles
Since last MOT+14,243 miles
PASS
Mileage63,261 miles
Since last MOT+13,500 miles
PASS
Mileage49,761 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,761 miles
Since last MOT+12,145 miles
PASS
Mileage37,616 miles
Since last MOT+8,115 miles
PASS
Mileage29,501 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

RegistrationBT03 FXR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeBT — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About BT03 FXR

What car is BT03 FXR?

BT03 FXR is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of BT03 FXR?

The last recorded mileage for BT03 FXR was 182,765 miles, recorded on 20 May 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BT03 FXR passed its MOT?

BT03 FXR has had 22 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (13 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 20 May 2019.

Is BT03 FXR ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BT03 FXR 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 BT03 FXR?

BT03 FXR is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.