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BT03 FXW

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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 165,199 miles on the clock, averaging 12,249 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 FXW

MOT Status
Due date passed
165,199
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
12,249

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 reading165,199 miles
Reading date
Miles last year14,957
Average per year12,249
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for BT03 FXW 41k72k103k134k165k '06'16'12

Check BT03 FXW

Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage165,199 miles
Since last MOT+14,957 miles
PASS
Mileage150,242 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage150,238 miles
Since last MOT+7,234 miles
PASS
Mileage143,004 miles
Since last MOT+7,316 miles
PASS
Mileage135,688 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage135,686 miles
Since last MOT+13,554 miles
PASS
Mileage122,132 miles
Since last MOT+13,461 miles
PASS
Mileage108,671 miles
Since last MOT+12,023 miles
PASS
Mileage96,648 miles
Since last MOT+12,430 miles
PASS
Mileage84,218 miles
Since last MOT+13,939 miles
PASS
Mileage70,279 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,279 miles
Since last MOT+12,757 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,522 miles
Since last MOT+16,398 miles
PASS
Mileage41,124 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 FXW
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 FXW

What car is BT03 FXW?

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

What is the mileage of BT03 FXW?

The last recorded mileage for BT03 FXW was 165,199 miles, recorded on 12 Jul 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BT03 FXW passed its MOT?

BT03 FXW has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 12 Jul 2016.

Is BT03 FXW ULEZ compliant?

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

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