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FJ03 OWP

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 4 (83% pass rate). It has 157,296 miles on the clock, averaging 6,748 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 FJ03 OWP

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
157,296
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
83%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
6,748

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading157,296 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,850
Average per year6,748
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FJ03 OWP 21k55k89k123k157k '06'26'15

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage157,296 miles
Since last MOT+8,850 miles
PASS
Mileage148,446 miles
Since last MOT+15,694 miles
PASS
Mileage132,752 miles
Since last MOT+6,797 miles
PASS
Mileage125,955 miles
Since last MOT+21 miles
PASS
Mileage125,934 miles
Since last MOT+186 miles
PASS
Mileage125,748 miles
Since last MOT+3,239 miles
PASS
Mileage122,509 miles
Since last MOT+7,519 miles
PASS
Mileage114,990 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,983 miles
Since last MOT+6,783 miles
PASS
Mileage108,200 miles
Since last MOT+2,822 miles
PASS
Mileage105,378 miles
Since last MOT+16,337 miles
PASS
Mileage89,041 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,041 miles
Since last MOT+8,199 miles
PASS
Mileage80,842 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,842 miles
Since last MOT+10,013 miles
PASS
Mileage70,829 miles
Since last MOT+7,674 miles
PASS
Mileage63,155 miles
Since last MOT+8,941 miles
PASS
Mileage54,214 miles
Since last MOT+6,640 miles
PASS
Mileage47,574 miles
Since last MOT+12,389 miles
PASS
Mileage35,185 miles
Since last MOT+7,068 miles
PASS
Mileage28,117 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage28,117 miles
Since last MOT+7,275 miles
PASS
Mileage20,842 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

RegistrationFJ03 OWP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
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 OWP

What car is FJ03 OWP?

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

What is the mileage of FJ03 OWP?

The last recorded mileage for FJ03 OWP was 157,296 miles, recorded on 29 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FJ03 OWP passed its MOT?

FJ03 OWP has had 23 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (19 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 29 May 2026.

Is FJ03 OWP ULEZ compliant?

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

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