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BT03 RNY

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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 196,015 miles on the clock, averaging 12,539 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 RNY

MOT Status
Due date passed
196,015
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
12,539

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 reading196,015 miles
Reading date
Average per year12,539
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for BT03 RNY 42k81k119k158k196k '06'18'14

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage196,015 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage196,015 miles
Since last MOT+14,184 miles
PASS
Mileage181,831 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage181,830 miles
Since last MOT+25,445 miles
PASS
Mileage156,385 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage156,380 miles
Since last MOT+14,207 miles
PASS
Mileage142,173 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage142,173 miles
Since last MOT+12,958 miles
PASS
Mileage129,215 miles
Since last MOT+9,086 miles
PASS
Mileage120,129 miles
Since last MOT+11,069 miles
PASS
Mileage109,060 miles
Since last MOT+10,854 miles
PASS
Mileage98,206 miles
Since last MOT+8,672 miles
PASS
Mileage89,534 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,518 miles
Since last MOT+11,342 miles
PASS
Mileage78,176 miles
Since last MOT+11,728 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,448 miles
Since last MOT+11,923 miles
PASS
Mileage54,525 miles
Since last MOT+12,277 miles
PASS
Mileage42,248 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 RNY
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 RNY

What car is BT03 RNY?

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

What is the mileage of BT03 RNY?

The last recorded mileage for BT03 RNY was 196,015 miles, recorded on 5 Sep 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BT03 RNY passed its MOT?

BT03 RNY has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 5 Sep 2018.

Is BT03 RNY ULEZ compliant?

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

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