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BW03 CMK

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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 4 (81% pass rate). It has 215,512 miles on the clock, averaging 10,628 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 CMK

MOT Status
Due date passed
215,512
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
81%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
10,628

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading215,512 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,810
Average per year10,628
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BW03 CMK 45k88k130k173k216k '06'22'14

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage215,512 miles
Since last MOT+8,810 miles
PASS
Mileage206,702 miles
Since last MOT+4,023 miles
PASS
Mileage202,679 miles
Since last MOT+8,036 miles
PASS
Mileage194,643 miles
Since last MOT+7,449 miles
PASS
Mileage187,194 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage187,194 miles
Since last MOT+6,647 miles
PASS
Mileage180,547 miles
Since last MOT+10,166 miles
PASS
Mileage170,381 miles
Since last MOT+11,998 miles
PASS
Mileage158,383 miles
Since last MOT+11,811 miles
PASS
Mileage146,572 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage146,572 miles
Since last MOT+9,850 miles
PASS
Mileage136,722 miles
Since last MOT+9,395 miles
PASS
Mileage127,327 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage127,327 miles
Since last MOT+10,811 miles
PASS
Mileage116,516 miles
Since last MOT+12,939 miles
PASS
Mileage103,577 miles
Since last MOT+12,212 miles
PASS
Mileage91,365 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,365 miles
Since last MOT+13,380 miles
PASS
Mileage77,985 miles
Since last MOT+22,909 miles
PASS
Mileage55,076 miles
Since last MOT+9,751 miles
PASS
Mileage45,325 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About BW03 CMK

What car is BW03 CMK?

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

What is the mileage of BW03 CMK?

The last recorded mileage for BW03 CMK was 215,512 miles, recorded on 9 Jul 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BW03 CMK passed its MOT?

BW03 CMK has had 21 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (17 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 9 Jul 2022.

Is BW03 CMK ULEZ compliant?

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

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