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VA03 KRD

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 30 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 12 (60% pass rate). It has 197,199 miles on the clock, averaging 7,999 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 VA03 KRD

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
197,199
Last Mileage
Recorded
30
Total Tests
Since 2006
60%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 12 failed

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

12

MOT failures recorded

Out of 30 tests on record
7,999

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 reading197,199 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,332
Average per year7,999
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VA03 KRD 41k80k119k158k197k '06'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 30 tests on record

PASS
Mileage197,199 miles
Since last MOT+8,332 miles
PASS
Mileage188,867 miles
Since last MOT+8,451 miles
PASS
Mileage180,416 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage180,413 miles
Since last MOT+8,617 miles
PASS
Mileage171,796 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage171,796 miles
Since last MOT+8,178 miles
PASS
Mileage163,618 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage163,618 miles
Since last MOT+6,051 miles
PASS
Mileage157,567 miles
Since last MOT+6,245 miles
PASS
Mileage151,322 miles
Since last MOT+5,667 miles
PASS
Mileage145,655 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage145,655 miles
Since last MOT+5,916 miles
PASS
Mileage139,739 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage139,736 miles
Since last MOT+6,026 miles
PASS
Mileage133,710 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage133,708 miles
Since last MOT+6,516 miles
PASS
Mileage127,192 miles
Since last MOT+7,780 miles
PASS
Mileage119,412 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,412 miles
Since last MOT+7,402 miles
PASS
Mileage112,010 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,010 miles
Since last MOT+9,067 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,943 miles
Since last MOT+5,165 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,778 miles
Since last MOT+4,334 miles
PASS
Mileage93,444 miles
Since last MOT+4,428 miles
PASS
Mileage89,016 miles
Since last MOT+12,626 miles
PASS
Mileage76,390 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,390 miles
Since last MOT+14,084 miles
PASS
Mileage62,306 miles
Since last MOT+17,498 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,808 miles
Since last MOT+3,670 miles
PASS
Mileage41,138 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 KRD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeVA — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About VA03 KRD

What car is VA03 KRD?

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

What is the mileage of VA03 KRD?

The last recorded mileage for VA03 KRD was 197,199 miles, recorded on 13 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VA03 KRD passed its MOT?

VA03 KRD has had 30 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (18 passes, 12 failures). It last passed on 13 Nov 2025.

Is VA03 KRD ULEZ compliant?

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

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