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KM03 VBJ

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Luton, Luton and Northampton · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 2 (89% pass rate). It has 221,713 miles on the clock, averaging 8,921 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for KM03 VBJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
221,713
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
89%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
8,921

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading221,713 miles
Reading date
Miles last year20,055
Average per year8,921
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KM03 VBJ 65k104k143k183k222k '06'23'13

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage221,713 miles
Since last MOT+20,055 miles
PASS
Mileage201,658 miles
Since last MOT+18,392 miles
PASS
Mileage183,266 miles
Since last MOT+14,166 miles
PASS
Mileage169,100 miles
Since last MOT+7,371 miles
PASS
Mileage161,729 miles
Since last MOT+11,323 miles
PASS
Mileage150,406 miles
Since last MOT+2,426 miles
PASS
Mileage147,980 miles
Since last MOT+11,237 miles
PASS
Mileage136,743 miles
Since last MOT+6,453 miles
PASS
Mileage130,290 miles
Since last MOT+12,107 miles
PASS
Mileage118,183 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,181 miles
Since last MOT+5,111 miles
PASS
Mileage113,070 miles
Since last MOT+6,254 miles
PASS
Mileage106,816 miles
Since last MOT+5,335 miles
PASS
Mileage101,481 miles
Since last MOT+4,252 miles
PASS
Mileage97,229 miles
Since last MOT+13,646 miles
PASS
Mileage83,583 miles
Since last MOT+18,407 miles
PASS
Mileage65,176 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,172 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

RegistrationKM03 VBJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeKM — Luton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About KM03 VBJ

What car is KM03 VBJ?

KM03 VBJ is a blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Luton in 2003.

What is the mileage of KM03 VBJ?

The last recorded mileage for KM03 VBJ was 221,713 miles, recorded on 19 Dec 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KM03 VBJ passed its MOT?

KM03 VBJ has had 18 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (16 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 19 Dec 2023.

Is KM03 VBJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KM03 VBJ 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 KM03 VBJ?

KM03 VBJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.