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GU03 WBJ

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 4 MOT tests on record, passing 3 and failing once (75% pass rate). It has 72,622 miles on the clock, averaging 4,462 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 GU03 WBJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
72,622
Last Mileage
Recorded
4
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
3 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 4 tests on record
4,462

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading72,622 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year4,462
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GU03 WBJ 46k53k59k66k73k '06'12'12

Check GU03 WBJ

Full MOT Test History 4 tests on record

PASS
Mileage72,622 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,621 miles
Since last MOT+11,457 miles
PASS
Mileage61,164 miles
Since last MOT+14,876 miles
PASS
Mileage46,288 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (1997–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU03 WBJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeGU — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About GU03 WBJ

What car is GU03 WBJ?

GU03 WBJ is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Brighton in 2003.

What is the mileage of GU03 WBJ?

The last recorded mileage for GU03 WBJ was 72,622 miles, recorded on 19 Apr 2012 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GU03 WBJ passed its MOT?

GU03 WBJ has had 4 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (3 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 19 Apr 2012.

Is GU03 WBJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GU03 WBJ 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 WBJ?

GU03 WBJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.