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KN03 AFE

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Luton, 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 28 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 10 (64% pass rate). It has 166,395 miles on the clock, averaging 7,044 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 KN03 AFE

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
166,395
Last Mileage
Recorded
28
Total Tests
Since 2006
64%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 28 tests on record
7,044

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading166,395 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,044
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KN03 AFE 26k61k96k131k166k '06'26'16

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Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record

PASS
Mileage166,395 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage166,395 miles
Since last MOT+9,764 miles
PASS
Mileage156,631 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage156,631 miles
Since last MOT+3,386 miles
PASS
Mileage153,245 miles
Since last MOT+21 miles
FAIL
Mileage153,224 miles
Since last MOT+10,820 miles
PASS
Mileage142,404 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage142,398 miles
Since last MOT+9,061 miles
PASS
Mileage133,337 miles
Since last MOT+4,567 miles
PASS
Mileage128,770 miles
Since last MOT+5,872 miles
PASS
Mileage122,898 miles
Since last MOT+7,943 miles
PASS
Mileage114,955 miles
Since last MOT+9,551 miles
PASS
Mileage105,404 miles
Since last MOT+11,386 miles
PASS
Mileage94,018 miles
Since last MOT+8,339 miles
PASS
Mileage85,679 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,679 miles
Since last MOT+9,833 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,846 miles
Since last MOT+10,945 miles
PASS
Mileage64,901 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,901 miles
Since last MOT+12,706 miles
PASS
Mileage52,195 miles
Since last MOT+2,550 miles
PASS
Mileage49,645 miles
Since last MOT+2,969 miles
PASS
Mileage46,676 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,676 miles
Since last MOT+4,753 miles
PASS
Mileage41,923 miles
Since last MOT+2,186 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,737 miles
Since last MOT+5,987 miles
PASS
Mileage33,750 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage33,750 miles
Since last MOT+7,876 miles
PASS
Mileage25,874 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

RegistrationKN03 AFE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeKN — Luton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About KN03 AFE

What car is KN03 AFE?

KN03 AFE is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Luton in 2003.

What is the mileage of KN03 AFE?

The last recorded mileage for KN03 AFE was 166,395 miles, recorded on 6 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KN03 AFE passed its MOT?

KN03 AFE has had 28 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (18 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 6 May 2026.

Is KN03 AFE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KN03 AFE 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 KN03 AFE?

KN03 AFE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.