Vehicle summary
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 5 (77% pass rate). It has 168,166 miles on the clock, averaging 8,578 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 UFS
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 168,166 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 14,297 |
| Average per year | 8,578 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record
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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
| Registration | FM03 UFS |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | FM — Nottingham, Forest and Fens |
| Age identifier | 03 — March 2003 to August 2003 |
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About FM03 UFS
What car is FM03 UFS?
FM03 UFS is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.
What is the mileage of FM03 UFS?
The last recorded mileage for FM03 UFS was 168,166 miles, recorded on 24 Nov 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has FM03 UFS passed its MOT?
FM03 UFS has had 22 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (17 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 24 Nov 2022.
Is FM03 UFS ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, FM03 UFS 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 UFS?
FM03 UFS is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.