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FR03 FYA

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Lincoln, 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 28 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 9 (68% pass rate). It has 213,647 miles on the clock, averaging 9,409 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 FR03 FYA

MOT Status
Due date passed
213,647
Last Mileage
Recorded
28
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 28 tests on record
9,409

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading213,647 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,952
Average per year9,409
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FR03 FYA 48k90k131k172k214k '06'24'16

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Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record

PASS
Mileage213,647 miles
Since last MOT+10,952 miles
PASS
Mileage202,695 miles
Since last MOT+48 miles
FAIL
Mileage202,647 miles
Since last MOT+10,891 miles
PASS
Mileage191,756 miles
Since last MOT+2,185 miles
PASS
Mileage189,571 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage189,571 miles
Since last MOT+5,286 miles
PASS
Mileage184,285 miles
Since last MOT+3,957 miles
PASS
Mileage180,328 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage180,328 miles
Since last MOT+4,308 miles
PASS
Mileage176,020 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage176,020 miles
Since last MOT+4,425 miles
PASS
Mileage171,595 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage171,595 miles
Since last MOT+2,810 miles
PASS
Mileage168,785 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage168,785 miles
Since last MOT+5,121 miles
PASS
Mileage163,664 miles
Since last MOT+8,410 miles
PASS
Mileage155,254 miles
Since last MOT+1,745 miles
PASS
Mileage153,509 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage153,509 miles
Since last MOT+8,916 miles
PASS
Mileage144,593 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage144,593 miles
Since last MOT+22,115 miles
PASS
Mileage122,478 miles
Since last MOT+16,745 miles
PASS
Mileage105,733 miles
Since last MOT+6,940 miles
PASS
Mileage98,793 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,793 miles
Since last MOT+14,541 miles
PASS
Mileage84,252 miles
Since last MOT+18,305 miles
PASS
Mileage65,947 miles
Since last MOT+17,727 miles
PASS
Mileage48,220 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

RegistrationFR03 FYA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFR — Lincoln, Forest and Fens
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About FR03 FYA

What car is FR03 FYA?

FR03 FYA is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Lincoln in 2003.

What is the mileage of FR03 FYA?

The last recorded mileage for FR03 FYA was 213,647 miles, recorded on 19 Jan 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FR03 FYA passed its MOT?

FR03 FYA has had 28 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (19 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 19 Jan 2024.

Is FR03 FYA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FR03 FYA 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 FR03 FYA?

FR03 FYA is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.