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FM03 XXH

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Grey Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGrey
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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 158,943 miles on the clock, averaging 12,906 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 FM03 XXH

MOT Status
Due date passed
158,943
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
12,906

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading158,943 miles
Reading date
Miles last year21,219
Average per year12,906
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FM03 XXH 36k67k97k128k159k '06'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage158,943 miles
Since last MOT+21,219 miles
PASS
Mileage137,724 miles
Since last MOT+11,904 miles
PASS
Mileage125,820 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage125,820 miles
Since last MOT+5,688 miles
PASS
Mileage120,132 miles
Since last MOT+6,105 miles
PASS
Mileage114,027 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,027 miles
Since last MOT+15,110 miles
PASS
Mileage98,917 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,917 miles
Since last MOT+19,041 miles
PASS
Mileage79,876 miles
Since last MOT+14,836 miles
PASS
Mileage65,040 miles
Since last MOT+18,192 miles
PASS
Mileage46,848 miles
Since last MOT+11,128 miles
PASS
Mileage35,720 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage35,720 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 XXH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
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 XXH

What car is FM03 XXH?

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

What is the mileage of FM03 XXH?

The last recorded mileage for FM03 XXH was 158,943 miles, recorded on 9 Feb 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FM03 XXH passed its MOT?

FM03 XXH has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 9 Feb 2016.

Is FM03 XXH ULEZ compliant?

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

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