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VA03 FRL

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 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 every one. It has 144,495 miles on the clock, averaging 6,146 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for VA03 FRL

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
144,495
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
100%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 0 failed ✓

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

0

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
6,146

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading144,495 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,848
Average per year6,146
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VA03 FRL 21k52k83k114k144k '06'26'15

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage144,495 miles
Since last MOT+7,848 miles
PASS
Mileage136,647 miles
Since last MOT+5,392 miles
PASS
Mileage131,255 miles
Since last MOT+2,803 miles
PASS
Mileage128,452 miles
Since last MOT+5,669 miles
PASS
Mileage122,783 miles
Since last MOT+5,147 miles
PASS
Mileage117,636 miles
Since last MOT+13,515 miles
PASS
Mileage104,121 miles
Since last MOT+8,940 miles
PASS
Mileage95,181 miles
Since last MOT+6,023 miles
PASS
Mileage89,158 miles
Since last MOT+6,770 miles
PASS
Mileage82,388 miles
Since last MOT+6,091 miles
PASS
Mileage76,297 miles
Since last MOT+6,983 miles
PASS
Mileage69,314 miles
Since last MOT+6,483 miles
PASS
Mileage62,831 miles
Since last MOT+7,237 miles
PASS
Mileage55,594 miles
Since last MOT+5,517 miles
PASS
Mileage50,077 miles
Since last MOT+8,543 miles
PASS
Mileage41,534 miles
Since last MOT+5,924 miles
PASS
Mileage35,610 miles
Since last MOT+6,857 miles
PASS
Mileage28,753 miles
Since last MOT+7,326 miles
PASS
Mileage21,427 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

RegistrationVA03 FRL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeVA — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About VA03 FRL

What car is VA03 FRL?

VA03 FRL is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Worcester in 2003.

What is the mileage of VA03 FRL?

The last recorded mileage for VA03 FRL was 144,495 miles, recorded on 19 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VA03 FRL passed its MOT?

VA03 FRL has had 19 MOT tests with an 100% pass rate (19 passes, 0 failures). It last passed on 19 Jun 2026.

Is VA03 FRL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, VA03 FRL 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 VA03 FRL?

VA03 FRL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.