Vehicle summary
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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 2 (83% pass rate). It has 119,691 miles on the clock, averaging 7,439 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for GU03 BYR
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 119,691 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 8,878 |
| Average per year | 7,439 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record
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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
| Registration | GU03 BYR |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | GU — Brighton, Garden of England |
| Age identifier | 03 — March 2003 to August 2003 |
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About GU03 BYR
What car is GU03 BYR?
GU03 BYR is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Brighton in 2003.
What is the mileage of GU03 BYR?
The last recorded mileage for GU03 BYR was 119,691 miles, recorded on 7 Jan 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GU03 BYR passed its MOT?
GU03 BYR has had 12 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (10 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 7 Jan 2017.
Is GU03 BYR ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GU03 BYR 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 GU03 BYR?
GU03 BYR is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.