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FJ03 XYG

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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 9 (63% pass rate). It has 219,211 miles on the clock, averaging 11,287 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 XYG

MOT Status
Due date passed
219,211
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
11,287

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 reading219,211 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,607
Average per year11,287
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FJ03 XYG 53k95k136k178k219k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage219,211 miles
Since last MOT+4,607 miles
PASS
Mileage214,604 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage214,599 miles
Since last MOT+7,392 miles
PASS
Mileage207,207 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage207,207 miles
Since last MOT+7,450 miles
PASS
Mileage199,757 miles
Since last MOT+227 miles
FAIL
Mileage199,530 miles
Since last MOT+5,723 miles
PASS
Mileage193,807 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage193,801 miles
Since last MOT+7,662 miles
PASS
Mileage186,139 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage186,128 miles
Since last MOT+4,677 miles
PASS
Mileage181,451 miles
Since last MOT+21 miles
FAIL
Mileage181,430 miles
Since last MOT+7,131 miles
PASS
Mileage174,299 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage174,296 miles
Since last MOT+13,565 miles
PASS
Mileage160,731 miles
Since last MOT+11,815 miles
PASS
Mileage148,916 miles
Since last MOT+15,081 miles
PASS
Mileage133,835 miles
Since last MOT+17,856 miles
PASS
Mileage115,979 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,977 miles
Since last MOT+13,616 miles
PASS
Mileage102,361 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,361 miles
Since last MOT+9,642 miles
PASS
Mileage92,719 miles
Since last MOT+39,326 miles
PASS
Mileage53,393 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 XYG
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 XYG

What car is FJ03 XYG?

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

What is the mileage of FJ03 XYG?

The last recorded mileage for FJ03 XYG was 219,211 miles, recorded on 3 Nov 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FJ03 XYG passed its MOT?

FJ03 XYG has had 24 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (15 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 3 Nov 2020.

Is FJ03 XYG ULEZ compliant?

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

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