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BW03 UFR

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Green Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGreen
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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 11 (56% pass rate). It has 194,232 miles on the clock, averaging 7,912 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for BW03 UFR

MOT Status
Due date passed
194,232
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
56%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 11 failed

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

11

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
7,912

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading194,232 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,912
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BW03 UFR 79k108k137k165k194k '06'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage194,232 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage194,232 miles
Since last MOT+27,567 miles
PASS
Mileage166,665 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage166,663 miles
Since last MOT+3,274 miles
PASS
Mileage163,389 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage163,389 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage163,381 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage163,379 miles
Since last MOT+3,133 miles
PASS
Mileage160,246 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage160,246 miles
Since last MOT+3,898 miles
PASS
Mileage156,348 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage156,346 miles
Since last MOT+4,715 miles
PASS
Mileage151,631 miles
Since last MOT+5,968 miles
PASS
Mileage145,663 miles
Since last MOT+3,818 miles
PASS
Mileage141,845 miles
Since last MOT+5,083 miles
PASS
Mileage136,762 miles
Since last MOT+81 miles
FAIL
Mileage136,681 miles
Since last MOT+12,175 miles
PASS
Mileage124,506 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage124,506 miles
Since last MOT+10,422 miles
PASS
Mileage114,084 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,076 miles
Since last MOT+2,279 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,797 miles
Since last MOT+3,101 miles
PASS
Mileage108,696 miles
Since last MOT+9,258 miles
PASS
Mileage99,438 miles
Since last MOT+20,217 miles
PASS
Mileage79,221 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

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

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About BW03 UFR

What car is BW03 UFR?

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

What is the mileage of BW03 UFR?

The last recorded mileage for BW03 UFR was 194,232 miles, recorded on 19 Jan 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BW03 UFR passed its MOT?

BW03 UFR has had 25 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (14 passes, 11 failures). It last passed on 19 Jan 2021.

Is BW03 UFR ULEZ compliant?

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

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