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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 138,168 miles on the clock, averaging 8,894 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 SYR
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 138,168 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 8,894 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 14 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 SYR |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| 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 SYR
What car is MJ03 SYR?
MJ03 SYR is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.
What is the mileage of MJ03 SYR?
The last recorded mileage for MJ03 SYR was 138,168 miles, recorded on 27 Sep 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MJ03 SYR passed its MOT?
MJ03 SYR has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 27 Sep 2017.
Is MJ03 SYR ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MJ03 SYR 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 SYR?
MJ03 SYR is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.