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MM03 XSW

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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 8 (60% pass rate). It has 186,531 miles on the clock, averaging 7,702 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 MM03 XSW

MOT Status
Due date passed
186,531
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
60%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
7,702

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 reading186,531 miles
Reading date
Miles last year17,410
Average per year7,702
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MM03 XSW 80k107k133k160k187k '06'20'13

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage186,531 miles
Since last MOT+17,410 miles
PASS
Mileage169,121 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage169,118 miles
Since last MOT+16,431 miles
PASS
Mileage152,687 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage152,687 miles
Since last MOT+4,911 miles
PASS
Mileage147,776 miles
Since last MOT+4,311 miles
FAIL
Mileage143,465 miles
Since last MOT+6,038 miles
PASS
Mileage137,427 miles
Since last MOT+5,994 miles
PASS
Mileage131,433 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage131,432 miles
Since last MOT+6,553 miles
FAIL
Mileage124,879 miles
Since last MOT+7,284 miles
PASS
Mileage117,595 miles
Since last MOT+7,257 miles
PASS
Mileage110,338 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,338 miles
Since last MOT+5,638 miles
PASS
Mileage104,700 miles
Since last MOT+4,236 miles
PASS
Mileage100,464 miles
Since last MOT+36 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,428 miles
Since last MOT+8,065 miles
PASS
Mileage92,363 miles
Since last MOT+11,900 miles
PASS
Mileage80,463 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,462 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

RegistrationMM03 XSW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeMM — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About MM03 XSW

What car is MM03 XSW?

MM03 XSW is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.

What is the mileage of MM03 XSW?

The last recorded mileage for MM03 XSW was 186,531 miles, recorded on 17 Mar 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MM03 XSW passed its MOT?

MM03 XSW has had 20 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (12 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 17 Mar 2020.

Is MM03 XSW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MM03 XSW 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 MM03 XSW?

MM03 XSW is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.