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FL03 TFU

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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing once (95% pass rate). It has 187,540 miles on the clock, averaging 7,234 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 TFU

MOT Status
Due date passed
187,540
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
95%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
7,234

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading187,540 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,251
Average per year7,234
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FL03 TFU 47k82k117k152k188k '06'25'15

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage187,540 miles
Since last MOT+1,251 miles
PASS
Mileage186,289 miles
Since last MOT+4,876 miles
PASS
Mileage181,413 miles
Since last MOT+4,828 miles
PASS
Mileage176,585 miles
Since last MOT+5,848 miles
PASS
Mileage170,737 miles
Since last MOT+4,502 miles
PASS
Mileage166,235 miles
Since last MOT+6,918 miles
PASS
Mileage159,317 miles
Since last MOT+8,149 miles
PASS
Mileage151,168 miles
Since last MOT+7,626 miles
PASS
Mileage143,542 miles
Since last MOT+7,717 miles
PASS
Mileage135,825 miles
Since last MOT+8,048 miles
PASS
Mileage127,777 miles
Since last MOT+9,230 miles
PASS
Mileage118,547 miles
Since last MOT+9,314 miles
PASS
Mileage109,233 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,233 miles
Since last MOT+9,199 miles
PASS
Mileage100,034 miles
Since last MOT+9,845 miles
PASS
Mileage90,189 miles
Since last MOT+8,609 miles
PASS
Mileage81,580 miles
Since last MOT+9,103 miles
PASS
Mileage72,477 miles
Since last MOT+7,298 miles
PASS
Mileage65,179 miles
Since last MOT+8,616 miles
PASS
Mileage56,563 miles
Since last MOT+9,926 miles
PASS
Mileage46,637 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL03 TFU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
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 TFU

What car is FL03 TFU?

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

What is the mileage of FL03 TFU?

The last recorded mileage for FL03 TFU was 187,540 miles, recorded on 10 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FL03 TFU passed its MOT?

FL03 TFU has had 21 MOT tests with an 95% pass rate (20 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 10 Sep 2025.

Is FL03 TFU ULEZ compliant?

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

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