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BT03 MXR

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 27 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 7 (74% pass rate). It has 138,874 miles on the clock, averaging 4,475 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for BT03 MXR

MOT Status
Due date passed
138,874
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2006
74%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
4,475

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading138,874 miles
Reading date
Miles last year94
Average per year4,475
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BT03 MXR 54k75k96k118k139k '06'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

PASS
Mileage138,874 miles
Since last MOT+94 miles
PASS
Mileage138,780 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage138,780 miles
Since last MOT+151 miles
PASS
Mileage138,629 miles
Since last MOT+418 miles
PASS
Mileage138,211 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage138,211 miles
Since last MOT+815 miles
PASS
Mileage137,396 miles
Since last MOT+644 miles
PASS
Mileage136,752 miles
Since last MOT+1,194 miles
PASS
Mileage135,558 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage135,558 miles
Since last MOT+1,228 miles
PASS
Mileage134,330 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage134,330 miles
Since last MOT+1,672 miles
PASS
Mileage132,658 miles
Since last MOT+1,559 miles
PASS
Mileage131,099 miles
Since last MOT+1,042 miles
PASS
Mileage130,057 miles
Since last MOT+1,181 miles
PASS
Mileage128,876 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage128,876 miles
Since last MOT+4,478 miles
PASS
Mileage124,398 miles
Since last MOT+5,050 miles
PASS
Mileage119,348 miles
Since last MOT+7,357 miles
PASS
Mileage111,991 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,991 miles
Since last MOT+6,441 miles
PASS
Mileage105,550 miles
Since last MOT+8,106 miles
PASS
Mileage97,444 miles
Since last MOT+11,340 miles
PASS
Mileage86,104 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,100 miles
Since last MOT+12,767 miles
PASS
Mileage73,333 miles
Since last MOT+19,663 miles
PASS
Mileage53,670 miles

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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 MXR
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 MXR

What car is BT03 MXR?

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

What is the mileage of BT03 MXR?

The last recorded mileage for BT03 MXR was 138,874 miles, recorded on 7 Jul 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BT03 MXR passed its MOT?

BT03 MXR has had 27 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (20 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 7 Jul 2025.

Is BT03 MXR ULEZ compliant?

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

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