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BW03 CHF

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 251,449 miles on the clock, averaging 14,883 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 BW03 CHF

MOT Status
Due date passed
251,449
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
14,883

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 reading251,449 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,431
Average per year14,883
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BW03 CHF 86k127k169k210k251k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage251,449 miles
Since last MOT+3,431 miles
PASS
Mileage248,018 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage248,018 miles
Since last MOT+7,229 miles
PASS
Mileage240,789 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage240,783 miles
Since last MOT+18,970 miles
PASS
Mileage221,813 miles
Since last MOT+18,955 miles
PASS
Mileage202,858 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage202,858 miles
Since last MOT+10,575 miles
PASS
Mileage192,283 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage192,280 miles
Since last MOT+20,965 miles
PASS
Mileage171,315 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage171,315 miles
Since last MOT+21,953 miles
PASS
Mileage149,362 miles
Since last MOT+537 miles
FAIL
Mileage148,825 miles
Since last MOT+29,710 miles
PASS
Mileage119,115 miles
Since last MOT+32,945 miles
PASS
Mileage86,170 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (1997–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 CHF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeBW — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About BW03 CHF

What car is BW03 CHF?

BW03 CHF is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of BW03 CHF?

The last recorded mileage for BW03 CHF was 251,449 miles, recorded on 9 Sep 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BW03 CHF passed its MOT?

BW03 CHF has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 9 Sep 2017.

Is BW03 CHF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BW03 CHF 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 BW03 CHF?

BW03 CHF is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.