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KS03 KZW

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 21 and failing 5 (81% pass rate). It has 167,016 miles on the clock, averaging 6,698 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 KS03 KZW

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
167,016
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2006
81%
Pass Rate
21 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
6,698

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading167,016 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,698
Average per year6,698
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KS03 KZW 35k68k101k134k167k '06'26'16

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage167,016 miles
Since last MOT+1,698 miles
PASS
Mileage165,318 miles
Since last MOT+3,180 miles
PASS
Mileage162,138 miles
Since last MOT+4,285 miles
PASS
Mileage157,853 miles
Since last MOT+4,134 miles
PASS
Mileage153,719 miles
Since last MOT+3,879 miles
PASS
Mileage149,840 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage149,833 miles
Since last MOT+2,515 miles
PASS
Mileage147,318 miles
Since last MOT+3,253 miles
PASS
Mileage144,065 miles
Since last MOT+6,739 miles
PASS
Mileage137,326 miles
Since last MOT+5,011 miles
PASS
Mileage132,315 miles
Since last MOT+173 miles
FAIL
Mileage132,142 miles
Since last MOT+6,368 miles
PASS
Mileage125,774 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,771 miles
Since last MOT+5,837 miles
PASS
Mileage119,934 miles
Since last MOT+4,337 miles
PASS
Mileage115,597 miles
Since last MOT+11,697 miles
PASS
Mileage103,900 miles
Since last MOT+13,534 miles
PASS
Mileage90,366 miles
Since last MOT+5,079 miles
PASS
Mileage85,287 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,284 miles
Since last MOT+10,485 miles
PASS
Mileage74,799 miles
Since last MOT+9,711 miles
PASS
Mileage65,088 miles
Since last MOT+8,947 miles
PASS
Mileage56,141 miles
Since last MOT+9,664 miles
PASS
Mileage46,477 miles
Since last MOT+52 miles
FAIL
Mileage46,425 miles
Since last MOT+11,528 miles
PASS
Mileage34,897 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

RegistrationKS03 KZW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeKS — Luton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About KS03 KZW

What car is KS03 KZW?

KS03 KZW is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Luton in 2003.

What is the mileage of KS03 KZW?

The last recorded mileage for KS03 KZW was 167,016 miles, recorded on 29 Apr 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KS03 KZW passed its MOT?

KS03 KZW has had 26 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (21 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 29 Apr 2026.

Is KS03 KZW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KS03 KZW 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 KS03 KZW?

KS03 KZW is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.