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 2002 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 4 (81% pass rate). It has 161,458 miles on the clock, averaging 7,630 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 EU03 BYA
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 161,458 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1 |
| Average per year | 7,630 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 21 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 | EU03 BYA |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | EU — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 03 — March 2003 to August 2003 |
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About EU03 BYA
What car is EU03 BYA?
EU03 BYA is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2002.
What is the mileage of EU03 BYA?
The last recorded mileage for EU03 BYA was 161,458 miles, recorded on 12 May 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has EU03 BYA passed its MOT?
EU03 BYA has had 21 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (17 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 12 May 2022.
Is EU03 BYA ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, EU03 BYA is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is EU03 BYA?
EU03 BYA is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.