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BT03 WZY

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 3 (81% pass rate). It has 167,335 miles on the clock, averaging 10,405 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 WZY

MOT Status
Due date passed
167,335
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
81%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
10,405

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 reading167,335 miles
Reading date
Miles last year24,978
Average per year10,405
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BT03 WZY 38k70k103k135k167k '06'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage167,335 miles
Since last MOT+24,978 miles
PASS
Mileage142,357 miles
Since last MOT+13,745 miles
PASS
Mileage128,612 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage128,609 miles
Since last MOT+11,823 miles
PASS
Mileage116,786 miles
Since last MOT+17,007 miles
PASS
Mileage99,779 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,776 miles
Since last MOT+11,524 miles
PASS
Mileage88,252 miles
Since last MOT+2,966 miles
PASS
Mileage85,286 miles
Since last MOT+447 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,839 miles
Since last MOT+3,401 miles
PASS
Mileage81,438 miles
Since last MOT+6,905 miles
PASS
Mileage74,533 miles
Since last MOT+6,751 miles
PASS
Mileage67,782 miles
Since last MOT+7,665 miles
PASS
Mileage60,117 miles
Since last MOT+7,216 miles
PASS
Mileage52,901 miles
Since last MOT+14,782 miles
PASS
Mileage38,119 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 WZY
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 WZY

What car is BT03 WZY?

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

What is the mileage of BT03 WZY?

The last recorded mileage for BT03 WZY was 167,335 miles, recorded on 14 Nov 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BT03 WZY passed its MOT?

BT03 WZY has had 16 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (13 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 14 Nov 2018.

Is BT03 WZY ULEZ compliant?

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

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