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 14 and failing 4 (78% pass rate). It has 152,986 miles on the clock, averaging 6,947 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for FA03 WPW
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 152,986 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 8,489 |
| Average per year | 6,947 |
| 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 | FA03 WPW |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | White |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | FA — Nottingham, Forest and Fens |
| Age identifier | 03 — March 2003 to August 2003 |
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About FA03 WPW
What car is FA03 WPW?
FA03 WPW is an white Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.
What is the mileage of FA03 WPW?
The last recorded mileage for FA03 WPW was 152,986 miles, recorded on 20 Aug 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has FA03 WPW passed its MOT?
FA03 WPW has had 18 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (14 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 20 Aug 2019.
Is FA03 WPW ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, FA03 WPW 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 WPW?
FA03 WPW is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.