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GD03 XMU

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Maidstone, Garden of England · 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 4 MOT tests on record, passing 3 and failing once (75% pass rate). It has 82,792 miles on the clock, averaging 18,006 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 GD03 XMU

MOT Status
Due date passed
82,792
Last Mileage
Recorded
4
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
3 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 4 tests on record
18,006

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 reading82,792 miles
Reading date
Miles last year258
Average per year18,006
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for GD03 XMU 51k59k67k75k83k '06'08'08

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Full MOT Test History 4 tests on record

PASS
Mileage82,792 miles
Since last MOT+258 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,534 miles
Since last MOT+10,983 miles
PASS
Mileage71,551 miles
Since last MOT+20,062 miles
PASS
Mileage51,489 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

RegistrationGD03 XMU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeGD — Maidstone, Garden of England
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About GD03 XMU

What car is GD03 XMU?

GD03 XMU is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2003.

What is the mileage of GD03 XMU?

The last recorded mileage for GD03 XMU was 82,792 miles, recorded on 8 Apr 2008 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GD03 XMU passed its MOT?

GD03 XMU has had 4 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (3 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 8 Apr 2008.

Is GD03 XMU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GD03 XMU 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 GD03 XMU?

GD03 XMU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.