Vehicle summary
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 3 (82% pass rate). It has 162,286 miles on the clock, averaging 8,450 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 MW03 BYD
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 162,286 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 8,450 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record
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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
| Registration | MW03 BYD |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | MW — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside |
| Age identifier | 03 — March 2003 to August 2003 |
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About MW03 BYD
What car is MW03 BYD?
MW03 BYD is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.
What is the mileage of MW03 BYD?
The last recorded mileage for MW03 BYD was 162,286 miles, recorded on 30 Dec 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MW03 BYD passed its MOT?
MW03 BYD has had 17 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (14 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 30 Dec 2020.
Is MW03 BYD ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MW03 BYD 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 MW03 BYD?
MW03 BYD is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.