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FM03 FYN

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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 9 (65% pass rate). It has 187,439 miles on the clock, averaging 8,221 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for FM03 FYN

MOT Status
Due date passed
187,439
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
8,221

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading187,439 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,221
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FM03 FYN 36k74k112k149k187k '06'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage187,439 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage187,439 miles
Since last MOT+1,495 miles
PASS
Mileage185,944 miles
Since last MOT+11,427 miles
PASS
Mileage174,517 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage174,517 miles
Since last MOT+20,484 miles
PASS
Mileage154,033 miles
Since last MOT+6,229 miles
PASS
Mileage147,804 miles
Since last MOT+3,173 miles
PASS
Mileage144,631 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage144,629 miles
Since last MOT+4,211 miles
PASS
Mileage140,418 miles
Since last MOT+91 miles
FAIL
Mileage140,327 miles
Since last MOT+4,767 miles
PASS
Mileage135,560 miles
Since last MOT+4,949 miles
PASS
Mileage130,611 miles
Since last MOT+5,069 miles
PASS
Mileage125,542 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage125,542 miles
Since last MOT+5,424 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,118 miles
Since last MOT+6,580 miles
PASS
Mileage113,538 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage113,538 miles
Since last MOT+6,923 miles
PASS
Mileage106,615 miles
Since last MOT+7,117 miles
PASS
Mileage99,498 miles
Since last MOT+7,362 miles
PASS
Mileage92,136 miles
Since last MOT+10,945 miles
PASS
Mileage81,191 miles
Since last MOT+65 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,126 miles
Since last MOT+14,199 miles
PASS
Mileage66,927 miles
Since last MOT+14,989 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,938 miles
Since last MOT+16,290 miles
PASS
Mileage35,648 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

RegistrationFM03 FYN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFM — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About FM03 FYN

What car is FM03 FYN?

FM03 FYN is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of FM03 FYN?

The last recorded mileage for FM03 FYN was 187,439 miles, recorded on 21 Jan 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FM03 FYN passed its MOT?

FM03 FYN has had 26 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (17 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 21 Jan 2025.

Is FM03 FYN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FM03 FYN 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 FM03 FYN?

FM03 FYN is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.