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VA03 UAY

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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 125,619 miles on the clock, averaging 12,464 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 VA03 UAY

MOT Status
Due date passed
125,619
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
77%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
12,464

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading125,619 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,473
Average per year12,464
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VA03 UAY 20k46k73k99k126k '06'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage125,619 miles
Since last MOT+6,473 miles
PASS
Mileage119,146 miles
Since last MOT+5,315 miles
PASS
Mileage113,831 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage113,831 miles
Since last MOT+6,899 miles
PASS
Mileage106,932 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,932 miles
Since last MOT+3,115 miles
PASS
Mileage103,817 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,817 miles
Since last MOT+20,418 miles
PASS
Mileage83,399 miles
Since last MOT+19,055 miles
PASS
Mileage64,344 miles
Since last MOT+19,406 miles
PASS
Mileage44,938 miles
Since last MOT+19,810 miles
PASS
Mileage25,128 miles
Since last MOT+5,526 miles
PASS
Mileage19,602 miles

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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

RegistrationVA03 UAY
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 UAY

What car is VA03 UAY?

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

What is the mileage of VA03 UAY?

The last recorded mileage for VA03 UAY was 125,619 miles, recorded on 6 Jan 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VA03 UAY passed its MOT?

VA03 UAY has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 6 Jan 2015.

Is VA03 UAY ULEZ compliant?

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

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