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BT03 RNV

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 28 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 9 (68% pass rate). It has 219,478 miles on the clock, averaging 9,721 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 RNV

MOT Status
Due date passed
219,478
Last Mileage
Recorded
28
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 28 tests on record
9,721

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading219,478 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,659
Average per year9,721
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BT03 RNV 39k84k129k174k219k '06'24'16

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Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record

PASS
Mileage219,478 miles
Since last MOT+7,659 miles
PASS
Mileage211,819 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage211,817 miles
Since last MOT+8,965 miles
PASS
Mileage202,852 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage202,852 miles
Since last MOT+9,226 miles
PASS
Mileage193,626 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage193,626 miles
Since last MOT+7,971 miles
PASS
Mileage185,655 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage185,655 miles
Since last MOT+9,477 miles
PASS
Mileage176,178 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage176,178 miles
Since last MOT+8,901 miles
PASS
Mileage167,277 miles
Since last MOT+8,673 miles
PASS
Mileage158,604 miles
Since last MOT+8,674 miles
PASS
Mileage149,930 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage149,930 miles
Since last MOT+7,796 miles
PASS
Mileage142,134 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage142,134 miles
Since last MOT+7,689 miles
PASS
Mileage134,445 miles
Since last MOT+111 miles
FAIL
Mileage134,334 miles
Since last MOT+7,328 miles
PASS
Mileage127,006 miles
Since last MOT+7,400 miles
PASS
Mileage119,606 miles
Since last MOT+7,613 miles
PASS
Mileage111,993 miles
Since last MOT+96 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,897 miles
Since last MOT+101,725 miles
PASS
Mileage10,172 miles
PASS
Mileage87,174 miles
Since last MOT+13,232 miles
PASS
Mileage73,942 miles
Since last MOT+17,108 miles
PASS
Mileage56,834 miles
Since last MOT+18,047 miles
PASS
Mileage38,787 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 RNV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeBT — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About BT03 RNV

What car is BT03 RNV?

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

What is the mileage of BT03 RNV?

The last recorded mileage for BT03 RNV was 219,478 miles, recorded on 11 Dec 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BT03 RNV passed its MOT?

BT03 RNV has had 28 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (19 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 11 Dec 2024.

Is BT03 RNV ULEZ compliant?

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

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