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MF03 FSE

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 206,312 miles on the clock, averaging 14,155 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 MF03 FSE

MOT Status
Due date passed
206,312
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
14,155

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading206,312 miles
Reading date
Miles last year169
Average per year14,155
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MF03 FSE 37k79k122k164k206k '06'18'11

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage206,312 miles
Since last MOT+169 miles
FAIL
Mileage206,143 miles
Since last MOT+24,374 miles
PASS
Mileage181,769 miles
Since last MOT+16,030 miles
PASS
Mileage165,739 miles
Since last MOT+6,118 miles
PASS
Mileage159,621 miles
Since last MOT+16,223 miles
PASS
Mileage143,398 miles
Since last MOT+17,415 miles
PASS
Mileage125,983 miles
Since last MOT+16,858 miles
PASS
Mileage109,125 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,125 miles
Since last MOT+13,298 miles
PASS
Mileage95,827 miles
Since last MOT+12,062 miles
PASS
Mileage83,765 miles
Since last MOT+15,341 miles
PASS
Mileage68,424 miles
Since last MOT+127 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,297 miles
Since last MOT+15,692 miles
PASS
Mileage52,605 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,605 miles
Since last MOT+15,717 miles
PASS
Mileage36,888 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

RegistrationMF03 FSE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeMF — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About MF03 FSE

What car is MF03 FSE?

MF03 FSE is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.

What is the mileage of MF03 FSE?

The last recorded mileage for MF03 FSE was 206,312 miles, recorded on 9 Mar 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MF03 FSE passed its MOT?

MF03 FSE has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 9 Mar 2018.

Is MF03 FSE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MF03 FSE 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 MF03 FSE?

MF03 FSE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.