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CW03 FAF

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Bangor, Cymru (Wales) · 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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 2 (86% pass rate). It has 181,648 miles on the clock, averaging 13,269 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 CW03 FAF

MOT Status
Due date passed
181,648
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
86%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
13,269

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 reading181,648 miles
Reading date
Average per year13,269
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CW03 FAF 52k84k117k149k182k '06'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage181,648 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage181,648 miles
Since last MOT+5,223 miles
PASS
Mileage176,425 miles
Since last MOT+7,056 miles
PASS
Mileage169,369 miles
Since last MOT+9,075 miles
PASS
Mileage160,294 miles
Since last MOT+7,413 miles
PASS
Mileage152,881 miles
Since last MOT+24,067 miles
PASS
Mileage128,814 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage128,814 miles
Since last MOT+16,424 miles
PASS
Mileage112,390 miles
Since last MOT+15,072 miles
PASS
Mileage97,318 miles
Since last MOT+14,834 miles
PASS
Mileage82,484 miles
Since last MOT+14,932 miles
PASS
Mileage67,552 miles
Since last MOTRetest
PASS
Mileage67,552 miles
Since last MOT+15,745 miles
PASS
Mileage51,807 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

RegistrationCW03 FAF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeCW — Bangor, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About CW03 FAF

What car is CW03 FAF?

CW03 FAF is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Bangor in 2003.

What is the mileage of CW03 FAF?

The last recorded mileage for CW03 FAF was 181,648 miles, recorded on 12 Jan 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CW03 FAF passed its MOT?

CW03 FAF has had 14 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (12 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 12 Jan 2016.

Is CW03 FAF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, CW03 FAF 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 CW03 FAF?

CW03 FAF is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.