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FL03 MKJ

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 30 MOT tests on record, passing 21 and failing 9 (70% pass rate). It has 119,609 miles on the clock, averaging 5,154 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 FL03 MKJ

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
119,609
Last Mileage
Recorded
30
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
21 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 30 tests on record
5,154

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading119,609 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year5,154
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FL03 MKJ 17k42k68k94k120k '06'26'19

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Full MOT Test History 30 tests on record

PASS
Mileage119,609 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage119,607 miles
Since last MOT+2,174 miles
PASS
Mileage117,433 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,423 miles
Since last MOT+2,557 miles
PASS
Mileage114,866 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,850 miles
PASS
Mileage129,925 miles
Since last MOT+19,552 miles
PASS
Mileage110,373 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,365 miles
Since last MOT+5,687 miles
PASS
Mileage104,678 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,673 miles
Since last MOT+4,071 miles
PASS
Mileage100,602 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,585 miles
Since last MOT+7,213 miles
PASS
Mileage93,372 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,372 miles
Since last MOT+8,394 miles
PASS
Mileage84,978 miles
Since last MOT+10,704 miles
PASS
Mileage74,274 miles
Since last MOT+4,567 miles
PASS
Mileage69,707 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,707 miles
Since last MOT+5,846 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,861 miles
Since last MOT+5,036 miles
PASS
Mileage58,825 miles
Since last MOT+4,762 miles
PASS
Mileage54,063 miles
Since last MOT+4,437 miles
PASS
Mileage49,626 miles
Since last MOT+3,442 miles
PASS
Mileage46,184 miles
Since last MOTRetest
PASS
Mileage46,184 miles
Since last MOT+4,054 miles
PASS
Mileage42,130 miles
Since last MOT+5,752 miles
PASS
Mileage36,378 miles
Since last MOT+5,522 miles
PASS
Mileage30,856 miles
Since last MOT+7,529 miles
PASS
Mileage23,327 miles
Since last MOT+6,732 miles
PASS
Mileage16,595 miles

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

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL03 MKJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFL — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About FL03 MKJ

What car is FL03 MKJ?

FL03 MKJ is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of FL03 MKJ?

The last recorded mileage for FL03 MKJ was 119,609 miles, recorded on 25 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FL03 MKJ passed its MOT?

FL03 MKJ has had 30 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (21 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 25 Mar 2026.

Is FL03 MKJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FL03 MKJ 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 FL03 MKJ?

FL03 MKJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.