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MV03 FYS

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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 7 (63% pass rate). It has 140,365 miles on the clock, averaging 9,066 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for MV03 FYS

MOT Status
Due date passed
140,365
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
9,066

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading140,365 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6
Average per year9,066
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MV03 FYS 25k54k83k112k140k '06'18'12

Check MV03 FYS

Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage140,365 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage140,359 miles
Since last MOT+14,823 miles
PASS
Mileage125,536 miles
Since last MOT+11,888 miles
PASS
Mileage113,648 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage113,648 miles
Since last MOT+3,407 miles
PASS
Mileage110,241 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,241 miles
Since last MOT+9,195 miles
PASS
Mileage101,046 miles
Since last MOT+10,667 miles
PASS
Mileage90,379 miles
Since last MOT+16,981 miles
PASS
Mileage73,398 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,396 miles
Since last MOT+14,039 miles
PASS
Mileage59,357 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,353 miles
Since last MOT+6,533 miles
PASS
Mileage52,820 miles
Since last MOT+7,200 miles
PASS
Mileage45,620 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,613 miles
Since last MOT+8,143 miles
PASS
Mileage37,470 miles
Since last MOT+7,355 miles
FAIL
Mileage30,115 miles
Since last MOT+4,848 miles
PASS
Mileage25,267 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

RegistrationMV03 FYS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeMV — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About MV03 FYS

What car is MV03 FYS?

MV03 FYS is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.

What is the mileage of MV03 FYS?

The last recorded mileage for MV03 FYS was 140,365 miles, recorded on 22 Dec 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MV03 FYS passed its MOT?

MV03 FYS has had 19 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (12 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 22 Dec 2018.

Is MV03 FYS ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MV03 FYS 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 MV03 FYS?

MV03 FYS is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.