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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 5 (79% pass rate). It has 158,339 miles on the clock, averaging 4,166 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 GV03 USZ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 158,339 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 687 |
| Average per year | 4,166 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 24 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 | GV03 USZ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | GV — Brighton, Garden of England |
| Age identifier | 03 — March 2003 to August 2003 |
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About GV03 USZ
What car is GV03 USZ?
GV03 USZ is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Brighton in 2003.
What is the mileage of GV03 USZ?
The last recorded mileage for GV03 USZ was 158,339 miles, recorded on 22 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GV03 USZ passed its MOT?
GV03 USZ has had 24 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (19 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 22 Sep 2025.
Is GV03 USZ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GV03 USZ 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 USZ?
GV03 USZ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.