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BV03 VWH

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 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 224,446 miles on the clock, averaging 13,112 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 BV03 VWH

MOT Status
Due date passed
224,446
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
13,112

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 reading224,446 miles
Reading date
Average per year13,112
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BV03 VWH 92k125k158k191k224k '06'16'13

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage224,446 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage224,446 miles
Since last MOT+7,745 miles
PASS
Mileage216,701 miles
Since last MOT+272 miles
FAIL
Mileage216,429 miles
Since last MOT+10,034 miles
PASS
Mileage206,395 miles
Since last MOT+138 miles
FAIL
Mileage206,257 miles
Since last MOT+11,801 miles
PASS
Mileage194,456 miles
Since last MOT+214 miles
FAIL
Mileage194,242 miles
Since last MOT+12,717 miles
PASS
Mileage181,525 miles
Since last MOT+15,649 miles
PASS
Mileage165,876 miles
Since last MOT+473 miles
FAIL
Mileage165,403 miles
Since last MOT+14,517 miles
PASS
Mileage150,886 miles
Since last MOT+13,985 miles
PASS
Mileage136,901 miles
Since last MOT+13,431 miles
PASS
Mileage123,470 miles
Since last MOT+109,730 miles
PASS
Mileage13,740 miles
PASS
Mileage91,653 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

RegistrationBV03 VWH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeBV — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About BV03 VWH

What car is BV03 VWH?

BV03 VWH is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of BV03 VWH?

The last recorded mileage for BV03 VWH was 224,446 miles, recorded on 11 Apr 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BV03 VWH passed its MOT?

BV03 VWH has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 11 Apr 2016.

Is BV03 VWH ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BV03 VWH 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 BV03 VWH?

BV03 VWH is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.