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 29 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 11 (62% pass rate). It has 160,558 miles on the clock, averaging 7,592 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 MA03 JWY
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 160,558 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 7,592 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 29 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 JWY |
| 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 JWY
What car is MA03 JWY?
MA03 JWY is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.
What is the mileage of MA03 JWY?
The last recorded mileage for MA03 JWY was 160,558 miles, recorded on 15 Dec 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MA03 JWY passed its MOT?
MA03 JWY has had 29 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (18 passes, 11 failures). It last passed on 15 Dec 2023.
Is MA03 JWY ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MA03 JWY 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 JWY?
MA03 JWY is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.