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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 3 (83% pass rate). It has 196,199 miles on the clock, averaging 9,454 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 EO03 TJY
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 196,199 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 308 |
| Average per year | 9,454 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record
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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
| Registration | EO03 TJY |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | EO — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 03 — March 2003 to August 2003 |
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About EO03 TJY
What car is EO03 TJY?
EO03 TJY is an grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.
What is the mileage of EO03 TJY?
The last recorded mileage for EO03 TJY was 196,199 miles, recorded on 18 Nov 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has EO03 TJY passed its MOT?
EO03 TJY has had 18 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (15 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 18 Nov 2019.
Is EO03 TJY ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, EO03 TJY 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 EO03 TJY?
EO03 TJY is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.