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FJ03 DZD

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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 9 (63% pass rate). It has 168,617 miles on the clock, averaging 10,913 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 FJ03 DZD

MOT Status
Due date passed
168,617
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
10,913

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading168,617 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year10,913
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FJ03 DZD 10k50k90k129k169k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage168,617 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage168,616 miles
Since last MOT+8,010 miles
PASS
Mileage160,606 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage160,606 miles
Since last MOT+12,588 miles
PASS
Mileage148,018 miles
Since last MOT+3,378 miles
PASS
Mileage144,640 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage144,640 miles
Since last MOT+2,795 miles
PASS
Mileage141,845 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage141,842 miles
Since last MOT+3,409 miles
PASS
Mileage138,433 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage138,430 miles
Since last MOT+4,153 miles
PASS
Mileage134,277 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage134,274 miles
Since last MOT+4,363 miles
PASS
Mileage129,911 miles
Since last MOT+56 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,855 miles
Since last MOT+15,160 miles
PASS
Mileage114,695 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,692 miles
Since last MOT+22,548 miles
PASS
Mileage92,144 miles
Since last MOT+18,039 miles
PASS
Mileage74,105 miles
Since last MOT+16,750 miles
PASS
Mileage57,355 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,355 miles
Since last MOT+25,363 miles
PASS
Mileage31,992 miles
Since last MOT+14,122 miles
PASS
Mileage17,870 miles
Since last MOT+7,433 miles
PASS
Mileage10,437 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (1997–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 DZD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFJ — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About FJ03 DZD

What car is FJ03 DZD?

FJ03 DZD is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of FJ03 DZD?

The last recorded mileage for FJ03 DZD was 168,617 miles, recorded on 5 Sep 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FJ03 DZD passed its MOT?

FJ03 DZD has had 24 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (15 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 5 Sep 2020.

Is FJ03 DZD ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FJ03 DZD 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 FJ03 DZD?

FJ03 DZD is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.