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FH03 JWL

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 28 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 12 (57% pass rate). It has 220,574 miles on the clock, averaging 9,188 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 FH03 JWL

MOT Status
Due date passed
220,574
Last Mileage
Recorded
28
Total Tests
Since 2006
57%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 12 failed

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

12

MOT failures recorded

Out of 28 tests on record
9,188

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading220,574 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,597
Average per year9,188
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FH03 JWL 67k106k144k182k221k '06'23'15

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Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage220,574 miles
Since last MOT+5,597 miles
PASS
Mileage214,977 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage214,976 miles
Since last MOT+2,708 miles
PASS
Mileage212,268 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage212,266 miles
Since last MOT+2,154 miles
PASS
Mileage210,112 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage210,112 miles
Since last MOT+6,003 miles
PASS
Mileage204,109 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage204,109 miles
Since last MOT+6,927 miles
PASS
Mileage197,182 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage197,175 miles
Since last MOT+8,088 miles
PASS
Mileage189,087 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage189,087 miles
Since last MOT+6,608 miles
PASS
Mileage182,479 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage182,479 miles
Since last MOT+8,412 miles
PASS
Mileage174,067 miles
Since last MOT+11,675 miles
PASS
Mileage162,392 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage162,392 miles
Since last MOT+10,966 miles
PASS
Mileage151,426 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage151,426 miles
Since last MOT+12,869 miles
PASS
Mileage138,557 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage138,557 miles
Since last MOT+11,463 miles
PASS
Mileage127,094 miles
Since last MOT+13,239 miles
PASS
Mileage113,855 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage113,855 miles
Since last MOT+13,000 miles
PASS
Mileage100,855 miles
Since last MOT+17,052 miles
PASS
Mileage83,803 miles
Since last MOT+16,509 miles
PASS
Mileage67,294 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

RegistrationFH03 JWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFH — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About FH03 JWL

What car is FH03 JWL?

FH03 JWL is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of FH03 JWL?

The last recorded mileage for FH03 JWL was 220,574 miles, recorded on 4 Mar 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FH03 JWL passed its MOT?

FH03 JWL has had 28 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (16 passes, 12 failures). It last was tested on 4 Mar 2023.

Is FH03 JWL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FH03 JWL 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 FH03 JWL?

FH03 JWL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.