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MJ03 TPV

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Beige Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBeige
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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 6 (76% pass rate). It has 175,595 miles on the clock, averaging 8,535 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 TPV

MOT Status
Due date passed
175,595
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
76%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
8,535

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading175,595 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,058
Average per year8,535
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MJ03 TPV 21k60k98k137k176k '06'24'17

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage175,595 miles
Since last MOT+5,058 miles
PASS
Mileage170,537 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage170,522 miles
Since last MOT+5,177 miles
PASS
Mileage165,345 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage165,342 miles
Since last MOT+9,043 miles
PASS
Mileage156,299 miles
Since last MOT+3,613 miles
PASS
Mileage152,686 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage152,686 miles
Since last MOT+9,780 miles
PASS
Mileage142,906 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage142,906 miles
Since last MOT+13,462 miles
PASS
Mileage129,444 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage129,444 miles
Since last MOT+16,288 miles
PASS
Mileage113,156 miles
Since last MOT+12,386 miles
PASS
Mileage100,770 miles
Since last MOT+13,061 miles
PASS
Mileage87,709 miles
Since last MOT+11,988 miles
PASS
Mileage75,721 miles
Since last MOT+4,676 miles
PASS
Mileage71,045 miles
Since last MOT+5,518 miles
PASS
Mileage65,527 miles
Since last MOT+5,602 miles
PASS
Mileage59,925 miles
Since last MOT+6,330 miles
PASS
Mileage53,595 miles
Since last MOT+7,302 miles
PASS
Mileage46,293 miles
Since last MOT+10,623 miles
PASS
Mileage35,670 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage35,670 miles
Since last MOT+8,410 miles
PASS
Mileage27,260 miles
Since last MOT+6,407 miles
PASS
Mileage20,853 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

RegistrationMJ03 TPV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeMJ — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About MJ03 TPV

What car is MJ03 TPV?

MJ03 TPV is an beige Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.

What is the mileage of MJ03 TPV?

The last recorded mileage for MJ03 TPV was 175,595 miles, recorded on 20 Jun 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MJ03 TPV passed its MOT?

MJ03 TPV has had 25 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (19 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 20 Jun 2024.

Is MJ03 TPV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MJ03 TPV 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 TPV?

MJ03 TPV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.