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VF03 MLJ

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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 8 (67% pass rate). It has 206,838 miles on the clock, averaging 10,250 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 VF03 MLJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
206,838
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
10,250

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading206,838 miles
Reading date
Average per year10,250
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VF03 MLJ 38k80k122k165k207k '06'22'17

Check VF03 MLJ

Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage206,838 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage206,838 miles
Since last MOT+17,221 miles
PASS
Mileage189,617 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage189,617 miles
Since last MOT+13,839 miles
PASS
Mileage175,778 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage175,778 miles
Since last MOT+8,355 miles
PASS
Mileage167,423 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage167,423 miles
Since last MOT+15,062 miles
PASS
Mileage152,361 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage152,361 miles
Since last MOT+15,529 miles
PASS
Mileage136,832 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage136,832 miles
Since last MOT+9,166 miles
PASS
Mileage127,666 miles
Since last MOT+7,184 miles
PASS
Mileage120,482 miles
Since last MOT+6,768 miles
PASS
Mileage113,714 miles
Since last MOT+5,460 miles
PASS
Mileage108,254 miles
Since last MOT+8,063 miles
PASS
Mileage100,191 miles
Since last MOT+10,372 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,819 miles
Since last MOT+8,889 miles
PASS
Mileage80,930 miles
Since last MOT+10,223 miles
PASS
Mileage70,707 miles
Since last MOT+11,622 miles
PASS
Mileage59,085 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,085 miles
Since last MOT+8,535 miles
PASS
Mileage50,550 miles
Since last MOT+12,747 miles
PASS
Mileage37,803 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

RegistrationVF03 MLJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeVF — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About VF03 MLJ

What car is VF03 MLJ?

VF03 MLJ is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Worcester in 2003.

What is the mileage of VF03 MLJ?

The last recorded mileage for VF03 MLJ was 206,838 miles, recorded on 8 Nov 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VF03 MLJ passed its MOT?

VF03 MLJ has had 24 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (16 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 8 Nov 2022.

Is VF03 MLJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, VF03 MLJ 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 VF03 MLJ?

VF03 MLJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.