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KN03 FBY

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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 7 (68% pass rate). It has 172,942 miles on the clock, averaging 8,923 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 KN03 FBY

MOT Status
Due date passed
172,942
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
8,923

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
6

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading172,942 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,923
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KN03 FBY 33k68k103k138k173k '06'22'14

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage172,942 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage172,942 miles
Since last MOT+9,532 miles
PASS
Mileage163,410 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage163,410 miles
Since last MOT+15,725 miles
PASS
Mileage147,685 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage147,685 miles
Since last MOT+6,545 miles
PASS
Mileage141,140 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage141,138 miles
Since last MOT+19,833 miles
PASS
Mileage121,305 miles
PASS
Mileage123,151 miles
Since last MOT+9,709 miles
PASS
Mileage113,442 miles
Since last MOT+7,774 miles
PASS
Mileage105,668 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,668 miles
Since last MOT+8,157 miles
PASS
Mileage97,511 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,511 miles
Since last MOT+9,544 miles
PASS
Mileage87,967 miles
Since last MOT+10,626 miles
PASS
Mileage77,341 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,341 miles
Since last MOT+9,386 miles
PASS
Mileage67,955 miles
Since last MOT+9,972 miles
PASS
Mileage57,983 miles
Since last MOT+14,574 miles
PASS
Mileage43,409 miles
Since last MOT+10,552 miles
PASS
Mileage32,857 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 FBY
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 FBY

What car is KN03 FBY?

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

What is the mileage of KN03 FBY?

The last recorded mileage for KN03 FBY was 172,942 miles, recorded on 9 Apr 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KN03 FBY passed its MOT?

KN03 FBY has had 22 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (15 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 9 Apr 2022.

Is KN03 FBY ULEZ compliant?

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

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