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GP03 MDZ

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 60,506 miles on the clock, averaging 3,187 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 GP03 MDZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
60,506
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
3,187

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading60,506 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,986
Average per year3,187
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GP03 MDZ 25k34k43k52k61k '06'17'13

Check GP03 MDZ

Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage60,506 miles
Since last MOT+3,986 miles
PASS
Mileage56,520 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,517 miles
Since last MOT+7,765 miles
PASS
Mileage48,752 miles
Since last MOT+3,814 miles
PASS
Mileage44,938 miles
Since last MOT+90 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,848 miles
Since last MOT+2,540 miles
PASS
Mileage42,308 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage42,299 miles
Since last MOT+8,329 miles
PASS
Mileage33,970 miles
PASS
Mileage37,562 miles
Since last MOT+1,890 miles
PASS
Mileage35,672 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage35,671 miles
Since last MOT+2,132 miles
PASS
Mileage33,539 miles
Since last MOT+2,312 miles
PASS
Mileage31,227 miles
Since last MOT+2,298 miles
PASS
Mileage28,929 miles
Since last MOT+3,692 miles
PASS
Mileage25,237 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 MDZ
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 MDZ

What car is GP03 MDZ?

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

What is the mileage of GP03 MDZ?

The last recorded mileage for GP03 MDZ was 60,506 miles, recorded on 14 Jul 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GP03 MDZ passed its MOT?

GP03 MDZ has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 14 Jul 2017.

Is GP03 MDZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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