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HD03 YHJ

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Bournemouth, Hampshire and Dorset · 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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 7 (72% pass rate). It has 123,249 miles on the clock, averaging 5,555 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 HD03 YHJ

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
123,249
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
5,555

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading123,249 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,293
Average per year5,555
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for HD03 YHJ 15k42k69k96k123k '06'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage123,249 miles
Since last MOT+4,293 miles
PASS
Mileage118,956 miles
Since last MOT+5,097 miles
PASS
Mileage113,859 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage113,859 miles
Since last MOT+8,354 miles
PASS
Mileage105,505 miles
Since last MOT+12,659 miles
PASS
Mileage92,846 miles
Since last MOT+4,866 miles
PASS
Mileage87,980 miles
Since last MOT+4,467 miles
PASS
Mileage83,513 miles
Since last MOT+7,313 miles
PASS
Mileage76,200 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,200 miles
Since last MOT+9,931 miles
PASS
Mileage66,269 miles
Since last MOT+5,856 miles
PASS
Mileage60,413 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,413 miles
Since last MOT+7,984 miles
PASS
Mileage52,429 miles
Since last MOT+7,747 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,682 miles
Since last MOT+2,390 miles
PASS
Mileage42,292 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,292 miles
Since last MOT+1,650 miles
PASS
Mileage40,642 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage40,642 miles
Since last MOT+2,469 miles
FAIL
Mileage38,173 miles
Since last MOT+4,176 miles
PASS
Mileage33,997 miles
Since last MOT+3,596 miles
PASS
Mileage30,401 miles
Since last MOT+4,943 miles
PASS
Mileage25,458 miles
Since last MOT+6,490 miles
PASS
Mileage18,968 miles
Since last MOT+4,168 miles
PASS
Mileage14,800 miles

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

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD03 YHJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeHD — Bournemouth, Hampshire and Dorset
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About HD03 YHJ

What car is HD03 YHJ?

HD03 YHJ is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Bournemouth in 2003.

What is the mileage of HD03 YHJ?

The last recorded mileage for HD03 YHJ was 123,249 miles, recorded on 1 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has HD03 YHJ passed its MOT?

HD03 YHJ has had 25 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (18 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 1 Nov 2025.

Is HD03 YHJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, HD03 YHJ 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 HD03 YHJ?

HD03 YHJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.