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GP03 XUT

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Grey Registered in Brighton, Garden of England · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGrey
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 166,244 miles on the clock, averaging 9,394 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 XUT

MOT Status
Due date passed
166,244
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
9,394

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading166,244 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,394
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GP03 XUT 52k81k109k138k166k '06'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage166,244 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage166,244 miles
Since last MOT+24,718 miles
PASS
Mileage141,526 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage141,520 miles
Since last MOT+21,815 miles
PASS
Mileage119,705 miles
Since last MOT+27,194 miles
PASS
Mileage92,511 miles
Since last MOT+6,547 miles
PASS
Mileage85,964 miles
Since last MOT+1,359 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,605 miles
Since last MOT+1,358 miles
PASS
Mileage83,247 miles
Since last MOT+1,057 miles
PASS
Mileage82,190 miles
Since last MOT+3,317 miles
PASS
Mileage78,873 miles
Since last MOT+4,539 miles
PASS
Mileage74,334 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,334 miles
Since last MOT+7,621 miles
PASS
Mileage66,713 miles
Since last MOT+6,906 miles
PASS
Mileage59,807 miles
Since last MOT+7,574 miles
PASS
Mileage52,233 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,230 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 XUT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
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 XUT

What car is GP03 XUT?

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

What is the mileage of GP03 XUT?

The last recorded mileage for GP03 XUT was 166,244 miles, recorded on 21 Nov 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GP03 XUT passed its MOT?

GP03 XUT has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 21 Nov 2018.

Is GP03 XUT ULEZ compliant?

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

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