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KA03 EJC

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Northampton, Luton and Northampton · 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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 7 (73% pass rate). It has 177,146 miles on the clock, averaging 6,027 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 KA03 EJC

MOT Status
Due date passed
177,146
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
6,027

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading177,146 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year6,027
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KA03 EJC 68k95k122k150k177k '06'24'15

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage177,146 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage177,144 miles
Since last MOT+4,205 miles
PASS
Mileage172,939 miles
Since last MOT+4,693 miles
PASS
Mileage168,246 miles
Since last MOT+4,539 miles
PASS
Mileage163,707 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage163,707 miles
Since last MOT+4,308 miles
PASS
Mileage159,399 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage159,398 miles
Since last MOT+3,682 miles
PASS
Mileage155,716 miles
Since last MOT+5,839 miles
PASS
Mileage149,877 miles
Since last MOT+7,180 miles
PASS
Mileage142,697 miles
Since last MOT+5,284 miles
PASS
Mileage137,413 miles
Since last MOT+4,017 miles
PASS
Mileage133,396 miles
Since last MOT+29 miles
FAIL
Mileage133,367 miles
Since last MOT+5,763 miles
PASS
Mileage127,604 miles
Since last MOT+25 miles
FAIL
Mileage127,579 miles
Since last MOT+6,567 miles
PASS
Mileage121,012 miles
Since last MOT+8,063 miles
PASS
Mileage112,949 miles
Since last MOT+43 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,906 miles
Since last MOT+5,421 miles
PASS
Mileage107,485 miles
Since last MOT+32 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,453 miles
Since last MOT+5,579 miles
PASS
Mileage101,874 miles
Since last MOT+5,872 miles
PASS
Mileage96,002 miles
Since last MOT+5,047 miles
PASS
Mileage90,955 miles
Since last MOT+7,168 miles
PASS
Mileage83,787 miles
Since last MOT+16,240 miles
PASS
Mileage67,547 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

RegistrationKA03 EJC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeKA — Northampton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About KA03 EJC

What car is KA03 EJC?

KA03 EJC is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Northampton in 2003.

What is the mileage of KA03 EJC?

The last recorded mileage for KA03 EJC was 177,146 miles, recorded on 14 Oct 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KA03 EJC passed its MOT?

KA03 EJC has had 26 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (19 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 14 Oct 2024.

Is KA03 EJC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KA03 EJC 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 KA03 EJC?

KA03 EJC is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.