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VA03 XPZ

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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 5 (64% pass rate). It has 215,358 miles on the clock, averaging 17,715 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 XPZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
215,358
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
64%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
17,715

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading215,358 miles
Reading date
Miles last year19,244
Average per year17,715
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VA03 XPZ 43k86k129k172k215k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage215,358 miles
Since last MOT+19,244 miles
PASS
Mileage196,114 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage196,114 miles
Since last MOT+16,157 miles
PASS
Mileage179,957 miles
Since last MOT+50,000 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,957 miles
PASS
Mileage162,576 miles
Since last MOT+8,294 miles
FAIL
Mileage154,282 miles
Since last MOT+18,154 miles
PASS
Mileage136,128 miles
Since last MOT+20,183 miles
PASS
Mileage115,945 miles
Since last MOT+17,976 miles
PASS
Mileage97,969 miles
Since last MOT+18,989 miles
PASS
Mileage78,980 miles
Since last MOT+18,281 miles
PASS
Mileage60,699 miles
Since last MOT+18,057 miles
PASS
Mileage42,642 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,642 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 XPZ
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 XPZ

What car is VA03 XPZ?

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

What is the mileage of VA03 XPZ?

The last recorded mileage for VA03 XPZ was 215,358 miles, recorded on 9 May 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VA03 XPZ passed its MOT?

VA03 XPZ has had 14 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (9 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 9 May 2016.

Is VA03 XPZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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