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ML03 HFP

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 27 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 8 (70% pass rate). It has 183,980 miles on the clock, averaging 8,191 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 ML03 HFP

MOT Status
Due date passed
183,980
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
8,191

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading183,980 miles
Reading date
Miles last year55
Average per year8,191
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ML03 HFP 28k67k106k145k184k '06'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

PASS
Mileage183,980 miles
Since last MOT+55 miles
FAIL
Mileage183,925 miles
Since last MOT+9,279 miles
PASS
Mileage174,646 miles
Since last MOT+25,404 miles
PASS
Mileage149,242 miles
Since last MOT+27,343 miles
PASS
Mileage121,899 miles
Since last MOT+17,270 miles
PASS
Mileage104,629 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,629 miles
Since last MOT+14,198 miles
PASS
Mileage90,431 miles
Since last MOT+8,459 miles
PASS
Mileage81,972 miles
Since last MOT+29 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,943 miles
Since last MOT+1,128 miles
PASS
Mileage80,815 miles
Since last MOT+2,441 miles
PASS
Mileage78,374 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,374 miles
Since last MOT+5,374 miles
PASS
Mileage73,000 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,000 miles
Since last MOT+4,790 miles
PASS
Mileage68,210 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,210 miles
Since last MOT+1,929 miles
PASS
Mileage66,281 miles
Since last MOT+1,639 miles
PASS
Mileage64,642 miles
Since last MOT+4,616 miles
PASS
Mileage60,026 miles
Since last MOT+4,605 miles
PASS
Mileage55,421 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,431 miles
Since last MOT+3,745 miles
PASS
Mileage51,686 miles
Since last MOT+3,047 miles
PASS
Mileage48,639 miles
Since last MOT+3,965 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,674 miles
Since last MOT+7,590 miles
PASS
Mileage37,084 miles
Since last MOT+9,125 miles
PASS
Mileage27,959 miles

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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

RegistrationML03 HFP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeML — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About ML03 HFP

What car is ML03 HFP?

ML03 HFP is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.

What is the mileage of ML03 HFP?

The last recorded mileage for ML03 HFP was 183,980 miles, recorded on 6 May 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ML03 HFP passed its MOT?

ML03 HFP has had 27 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (19 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 6 May 2025.

Is ML03 HFP ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, ML03 HFP 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 ML03 HFP?

ML03 HFP is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.