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KE03 GCV

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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 2 (82% pass rate). It has 207,971 miles on the clock, averaging 17,380 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for KE03 GCV

MOT Status
Due date passed
207,971
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2006
82%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
17,380

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading207,971 miles
Reading date
Miles last year22,774
Average per year17,380
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KE03 GCV 59k96k133k171k208k '06'14'10

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage207,971 miles
Since last MOT+22,774 miles
PASS
Mileage185,197 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage185,177 miles
Since last MOT+25,867 miles
PASS
Mileage159,310 miles
Since last MOT+34,208 miles
PASS
Mileage125,102 miles
Since last MOT+10,463 miles
PASS
Mileage114,639 miles
Since last MOT+4,636 miles
PASS
Mileage110,003 miles
Since last MOT+8,178 miles
PASS
Mileage101,825 miles
Since last MOT+20,095 miles
PASS
Mileage81,730 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,722 miles
Since last MOT+23,162 miles
PASS
Mileage58,560 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

RegistrationKE03 GCV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeKE — Northampton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About KE03 GCV

What car is KE03 GCV?

KE03 GCV is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Northampton in 2003.

What is the mileage of KE03 GCV?

The last recorded mileage for KE03 GCV was 207,971 miles, recorded on 24 Oct 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KE03 GCV passed its MOT?

KE03 GCV has had 11 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (9 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 24 Oct 2014.

Is KE03 GCV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KE03 GCV 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 KE03 GCV?

KE03 GCV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.