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GK03 UNY

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Green Registered in Maidstone, Garden of England · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGreen
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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 6 (76% pass rate). It has 126,978 miles on the clock, averaging 4,004 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for GK03 UNY

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
126,978
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2007
76%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
4,004

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading126,978 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,632
Average per year4,004
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GK03 UNY 51k70k89k108k127k '07'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage126,978 miles
Since last MOT+1,632 miles
PASS
Mileage125,346 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage125,346 miles
Since last MOT+1,531 miles
PASS
Mileage123,815 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage123,814 miles
Since last MOT+854 miles
PASS
Mileage122,960 miles
Since last MOT+5,950 miles
PASS
Mileage117,010 miles
Since last MOT+154 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,856 miles
Since last MOT+9,973 miles
PASS
Mileage106,883 miles
Since last MOT+14,217 miles
PASS
Mileage92,666 miles
Since last MOT+430 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,236 miles
Since last MOT+5,913 miles
PASS
Mileage86,323 miles
Since last MOT+2,026 miles
PASS
Mileage84,297 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,297 miles
Since last MOT+1,732 miles
PASS
Mileage82,565 miles
Since last MOT+2,077 miles
PASS
Mileage80,488 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,488 miles
Since last MOT+2,444 miles
PASS
Mileage78,044 miles
Since last MOT+1,674 miles
PASS
Mileage76,370 miles
Since last MOT+2,687 miles
PASS
Mileage73,683 miles
Since last MOT+6,696 miles
PASS
Mileage66,987 miles
Since last MOT+2,423 miles
PASS
Mileage64,564 miles
Since last MOT+4,728 miles
PASS
Mileage59,836 miles
Since last MOT+4,479 miles
PASS
Mileage55,357 miles
Since last MOT+3,890 miles
PASS
Mileage51,467 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

RegistrationGK03 UNY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeGK — Maidstone, Garden of England
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About GK03 UNY

What car is GK03 UNY?

GK03 UNY is a green Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2003.

What is the mileage of GK03 UNY?

The last recorded mileage for GK03 UNY was 126,978 miles, recorded on 6 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GK03 UNY passed its MOT?

GK03 UNY has had 25 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (19 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 6 Feb 2026.

Is GK03 UNY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GK03 UNY 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 GK03 UNY?

GK03 UNY is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.