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EF03 UXY

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 4 (79% pass rate). It has 208,270 miles on the clock, averaging 11,802 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 UXY

MOT Status
Due date passed
208,270
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
79%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
11,802

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading208,270 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year11,802
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EF03 UXY 41k83k125k166k208k '06'20'13

Check EF03 UXY

Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage208,270 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage208,267 miles
Since last MOT+16,277 miles
PASS
Mileage191,990 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage191,990 miles
Since last MOT+14,973 miles
PASS
Mileage177,017 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage177,017 miles
Since last MOT+8,597 miles
PASS
Mileage168,420 miles
Since last MOT+11,240 miles
PASS
Mileage157,180 miles
Since last MOT+9,442 miles
PASS
Mileage147,738 miles
Since last MOT+10,325 miles
PASS
Mileage137,413 miles
Since last MOT+83 miles
FAIL
Mileage137,330 miles
Since last MOT+12,444 miles
PASS
Mileage124,886 miles
Since last MOT+16,724 miles
PASS
Mileage108,162 miles
Since last MOT+16,350 miles
PASS
Mileage91,812 miles
Since last MOT+13,669 miles
PASS
Mileage78,143 miles
Since last MOT+5,633 miles
PASS
Mileage72,510 miles
Since last MOT+11,868 miles
PASS
Mileage60,642 miles
Since last MOT+6,486 miles
PASS
Mileage54,156 miles
Since last MOT+13,135 miles
PASS
Mileage41,021 miles

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

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF03 UXY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEF — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About EF03 UXY

What car is EF03 UXY?

EF03 UXY is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EF03 UXY?

The last recorded mileage for EF03 UXY was 208,270 miles, recorded on 20 Aug 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF03 UXY passed its MOT?

EF03 UXY has had 19 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (15 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 20 Aug 2020.

Is EF03 UXY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EF03 UXY 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 UXY?

EF03 UXY is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.