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FA03 UZG

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 7 (67% pass rate). It has 148,923 miles on the clock, averaging 8,211 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 FA03 UZG

MOT Status
Due date passed
148,923
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
8,211

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading148,923 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,152
Average per year8,211
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for FA03 UZG 27k57k88k118k149k '06'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage148,923 miles
Since last MOT+7,152 miles
PASS
Mileage141,771 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage141,771 miles
Since last MOT+7,784 miles
PASS
Mileage133,987 miles
Since last MOT+17,506 miles
PASS
Mileage116,481 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,481 miles
Since last MOT+8,740 miles
PASS
Mileage107,741 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,741 miles
Since last MOT+9,359 miles
PASS
Mileage98,382 miles
Since last MOT+7,549 miles
PASS
Mileage90,833 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,833 miles
Since last MOT+7,473 miles
PASS
Mileage83,360 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,360 miles
Since last MOT+5,941 miles
PASS
Mileage77,419 miles
Since last MOT+6,364 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,055 miles
Since last MOT+6,668 miles
PASS
Mileage64,387 miles
Since last MOT+7,073 miles
PASS
Mileage57,314 miles
Since last MOT+7,198 miles
PASS
Mileage50,116 miles
Since last MOT+7,694 miles
FAIL
Mileage42,422 miles
Since last MOT+7,928 miles
PASS
Mileage34,494 miles
Since last MOT+7,938 miles
PASS
Mileage26,556 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

RegistrationFA03 UZG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFA — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About FA03 UZG

What car is FA03 UZG?

FA03 UZG is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of FA03 UZG?

The last recorded mileage for FA03 UZG was 148,923 miles, recorded on 18 Jun 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FA03 UZG passed its MOT?

FA03 UZG has had 21 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (14 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 18 Jun 2021.

Is FA03 UZG ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FA03 UZG 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 FA03 UZG?

FA03 UZG is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.