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FA03 WPN

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 17 and failing 4 (81% pass rate). It has 194,932 miles on the clock, averaging 9,389 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 FA03 WPN

MOT Status
Due date passed
194,932
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
81%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
9,389

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading194,932 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,697
Average per year9,389
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FA03 WPN 35k75k115k155k195k '06'23'15

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage194,932 miles
Since last MOT+4,697 miles
PASS
Mileage190,235 miles
Since last MOT+8,212 miles
PASS
Mileage182,023 miles
Since last MOT+6,219 miles
PASS
Mileage175,804 miles
Since last MOT+7,832 miles
PASS
Mileage167,972 miles
Since last MOT+51 miles
FAIL
Mileage167,921 miles
Since last MOT+12,956 miles
PASS
Mileage154,965 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage154,945 miles
Since last MOT+8,557 miles
PASS
Mileage146,388 miles
Since last MOT+5,757 miles
PASS
Mileage140,631 miles
Since last MOT+8,492 miles
PASS
Mileage132,139 miles
Since last MOT+11,186 miles
PASS
Mileage120,953 miles
Since last MOT+9,680 miles
PASS
Mileage111,273 miles
Since last MOT+100,000 miles
FAIL
Mileage11,273 miles
PASS
Mileage104,912 miles
Since last MOT+11,543 miles
PASS
Mileage93,369 miles
Since last MOT+8,533 miles
PASS
Mileage84,836 miles
Since last MOT+5,029 miles
PASS
Mileage79,807 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,800 miles
Since last MOT+22,792 miles
PASS
Mileage57,008 miles
Since last MOT+22,395 miles
PASS
Mileage34,613 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 WPN
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 WPN

What car is FA03 WPN?

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

What is the mileage of FA03 WPN?

The last recorded mileage for FA03 WPN was 194,932 miles, recorded on 4 Aug 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FA03 WPN passed its MOT?

FA03 WPN has had 21 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (17 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 4 Aug 2023.

Is FA03 WPN ULEZ compliant?

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

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