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MJ03 UVW

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 7 (67% pass rate). It has 153,203 miles on the clock, averaging 8,258 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 UVW

MOT Status
Due date passed
153,203
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
8,258

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading153,203 miles
Reading date
Miles last year292
Average per year8,258
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MJ03 UVW 27k58k90k122k153k '06'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage153,203 miles
Since last MOT+292 miles
FAIL
Mileage152,911 miles
Since last MOT+15,311 miles
PASS
Mileage137,600 miles
PASS
Mileage394,951 miles
Since last MOT+274,361 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,590 miles
Since last MOT+9,950 miles
PASS
Mileage110,640 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,636 miles
Since last MOT+4,203 miles
PASS
Mileage106,433 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,431 miles
Since last MOT+4,233 miles
PASS
Mileage102,198 miles
Since last MOT+5,637 miles
PASS
Mileage96,561 miles
Since last MOT+191 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,370 miles
Since last MOT+6,157 miles
PASS
Mileage90,213 miles
Since last MOT+70 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,143 miles
Since last MOT+9,198 miles
PASS
Mileage80,945 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,945 miles
Since last MOT+8,911 miles
PASS
Mileage72,034 miles
Since last MOT+10,255 miles
PASS
Mileage61,779 miles
Since last MOT+2,307 miles
PASS
Mileage59,472 miles
Since last MOT+10,346 miles
PASS
Mileage49,126 miles
Since last MOT+22,354 miles
PASS
Mileage26,772 miles

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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ03 UVW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
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 UVW

What car is MJ03 UVW?

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

What is the mileage of MJ03 UVW?

The last recorded mileage for MJ03 UVW was 153,203 miles, recorded on 8 Sep 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MJ03 UVW passed its MOT?

MJ03 UVW has had 21 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (14 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 8 Sep 2021.

Is MJ03 UVW ULEZ compliant?

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

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