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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 3 (70% pass rate). It has 177,403 miles on the clock, averaging 11,404 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 ME03 RAZ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 177,403 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 19,211 |
| Average per year | 11,404 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 10 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 | ME03 RAZ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | ME — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside |
| Age identifier | 03 — March 2003 to August 2003 |
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About ME03 RAZ
What car is ME03 RAZ?
ME03 RAZ is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.
What is the mileage of ME03 RAZ?
The last recorded mileage for ME03 RAZ was 177,403 miles, recorded on 23 Jan 2014 during its most recent MOT test.
Has ME03 RAZ passed its MOT?
ME03 RAZ has had 10 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (7 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 23 Jan 2014.
Is ME03 RAZ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, ME03 RAZ 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 ME03 RAZ?
ME03 RAZ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.