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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 6 (73% pass rate). It has 166,805 miles on the clock, averaging 8,901 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 MJ03 OEW
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 166,805 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 12,943 |
| Average per year | 8,901 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 22 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 | MJ03 OEW |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | MJ — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside |
| Age identifier | 03 — March 2003 to August 2003 |
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About MJ03 OEW
What car is MJ03 OEW?
MJ03 OEW is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.
What is the mileage of MJ03 OEW?
The last recorded mileage for MJ03 OEW was 166,805 miles, recorded on 25 Feb 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MJ03 OEW passed its MOT?
MJ03 OEW has had 22 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (16 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 25 Feb 2023.
Is MJ03 OEW ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MJ03 OEW 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 MJ03 OEW?
MJ03 OEW is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.