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KT03 BYG

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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 2 (86% pass rate). It has 197,981 miles on the clock, averaging 9,821 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 KT03 BYG

MOT Status
Due date passed
197,981
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
86%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
9,821

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading197,981 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,821
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KT03 BYG 72k103k135k166k198k '06'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage197,981 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage197,981 miles
Since last MOT+871 miles
PASS
Mileage197,110 miles
Since last MOT+1,000 miles
PASS
Mileage196,110 miles
Since last MOT+222 miles
PASS
Mileage195,888 miles
Since last MOT+11,129 miles
PASS
Mileage184,759 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage184,748 miles
Since last MOT+8,163 miles
PASS
Mileage176,585 miles
Since last MOT+9,720 miles
PASS
Mileage166,865 miles
Since last MOT+18,431 miles
PASS
Mileage148,434 miles
Since last MOT+14,008 miles
PASS
Mileage134,426 miles
Since last MOT+24,631 miles
PASS
Mileage109,795 miles
Since last MOT+23,713 miles
PASS
Mileage86,082 miles
Since last MOT+14,526 miles
PASS
Mileage71,556 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

RegistrationKT03 BYG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeKT — Luton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About KT03 BYG

What car is KT03 BYG?

KT03 BYG is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Luton in 2003.

What is the mileage of KT03 BYG?

The last recorded mileage for KT03 BYG was 197,981 miles, recorded on 19 Aug 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KT03 BYG passed its MOT?

KT03 BYG has had 14 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (12 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 19 Aug 2019.

Is KT03 BYG ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KT03 BYG 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 KT03 BYG?

KT03 BYG is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.