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GP03 DFL

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Brighton, 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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 2 (82% pass rate). It has 156,429 miles on the clock, averaging 12,146 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 GP03 DFL

MOT Status
Due date passed
156,429
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2006
82%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
12,146

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading156,429 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,554
Average per year12,146
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for GP03 DFL 49k76k103k130k156k '06'15'10

Check GP03 DFL

Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage156,429 miles
Since last MOT+8,554 miles
PASS
Mileage147,875 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage147,875 miles
Since last MOT+13,235 miles
PASS
Mileage134,640 miles
Since last MOT+18,256 miles
PASS
Mileage116,384 miles
Since last MOT+11,500 miles
PASS
Mileage104,884 miles
Since last MOT+16,756 miles
PASS
Mileage88,128 miles
Since last MOT+9,802 miles
PASS
Mileage78,326 miles
Since last MOT+17,456 miles
PASS
Mileage60,870 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,869 miles
Since last MOT+11,694 miles
PASS
Mileage49,175 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

RegistrationGP03 DFL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeGP — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About GP03 DFL

What car is GP03 DFL?

GP03 DFL is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Brighton in 2003.

What is the mileage of GP03 DFL?

The last recorded mileage for GP03 DFL was 156,429 miles, recorded on 10 Feb 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GP03 DFL passed its MOT?

GP03 DFL has had 11 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (9 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 10 Feb 2015.

Is GP03 DFL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GP03 DFL 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 GP03 DFL?

GP03 DFL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.