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GV03 BHX

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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 7 (72% pass rate). It has 133,388 miles on the clock, averaging 6,140 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for GV03 BHX

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
133,388
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
72%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
6,140

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading133,388 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year6,140
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for GV03 BHX 13k43k73k103k133k '06'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage133,388 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage133,385 miles
Since last MOT+6,844 miles
PASS
Mileage126,541 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,535 miles
Since last MOT+6,389 miles
PASS
Mileage120,146 miles
Since last MOT+7,118 miles
PASS
Mileage113,028 miles
Since last MOT+7,269 miles
PASS
Mileage105,759 miles
Since last MOT+5,351 miles
PASS
Mileage100,408 miles
Since last MOT+4,175 miles
PASS
Mileage96,233 miles
Since last MOT+7,298 miles
PASS
Mileage88,935 miles
Since last MOT+11,398 miles
PASS
Mileage77,537 miles
Since last MOT+9,722 miles
PASS
Mileage67,815 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,815 miles
Since last MOT+6,814 miles
PASS
Mileage61,001 miles
Since last MOT+6,441 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,560 miles
Since last MOT+6,470 miles
PASS
Mileage48,090 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,090 miles
Since last MOT+6,260 miles
FAIL
Mileage41,830 miles
Since last MOT+3,236 miles
PASS
Mileage38,594 miles
Since last MOT+5,598 miles
PASS
Mileage32,996 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage32,996 miles
Since last MOT+4,734 miles
PASS
Mileage28,262 miles
Since last MOT+5,565 miles
PASS
Mileage22,697 miles
Since last MOT+5,925 miles
PASS
Mileage16,772 miles
Since last MOT+3,907 miles
PASS
Mileage12,865 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

RegistrationGV03 BHX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeGV — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About GV03 BHX

What car is GV03 BHX?

GV03 BHX is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Brighton in 2003.

What is the mileage of GV03 BHX?

The last recorded mileage for GV03 BHX was 133,388 miles, recorded on 18 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GV03 BHX passed its MOT?

GV03 BHX has had 25 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (18 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 18 Dec 2025.

Is GV03 BHX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GV03 BHX 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 GV03 BHX?

GV03 BHX is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.