Vehicle summary
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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 5 (58% pass rate). It has 167,778 miles on the clock, averaging 17,144 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 EF03 BVL
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 167,778 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 71 |
| Average per year | 17,144 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | EF03 BVL |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | EF — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 03 — March 2003 to August 2003 |
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About EF03 BVL
What car is EF03 BVL?
EF03 BVL is an red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.
What is the mileage of EF03 BVL?
The last recorded mileage for EF03 BVL was 167,778 miles, recorded on 7 Dec 2012 during its most recent MOT test.
Has EF03 BVL passed its MOT?
EF03 BVL has had 12 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (7 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 7 Dec 2012.
Is EF03 BVL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, EF03 BVL 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 EF03 BVL?
EF03 BVL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.