Vehicle summary
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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 4 (69% pass rate). It has 139,757 miles on the clock, averaging 10,247 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 MA03 JWG
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 139,757 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 17,205 |
| Average per year | 10,247 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record
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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
| Registration | MA03 JWG |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | MA — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside |
| Age identifier | 03 — March 2003 to August 2003 |
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About MA03 JWG
What car is MA03 JWG?
MA03 JWG is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.
What is the mileage of MA03 JWG?
The last recorded mileage for MA03 JWG was 139,757 miles, recorded on 21 Apr 2015 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MA03 JWG passed its MOT?
MA03 JWG has had 13 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (9 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 21 Apr 2015.
Is MA03 JWG ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MA03 JWG 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 MA03 JWG?
MA03 JWG is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.