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VX03 PHU

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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 4 (83% pass rate). It has 220,051 miles on the clock, averaging 8,977 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 VX03 PHU

MOT Status
Due date passed
220,051
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
83%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
8,977

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading220,051 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,083
Average per year8,977
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VX03 PHU 44k88k132k176k220k '06'25'16

Check VX03 PHU

Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage220,051 miles
Since last MOT+10,083 miles
PASS
Mileage209,968 miles
Since last MOT+11,936 miles
PASS
Mileage198,032 miles
Since last MOT+13,752 miles
PASS
Mileage184,280 miles
Since last MOT+44 miles
FAIL
Mileage184,236 miles
Since last MOT+15,570 miles
PASS
Mileage168,666 miles
Since last MOT+12,881 miles
PASS
Mileage155,785 miles
Since last MOT+11,435 miles
PASS
Mileage144,350 miles
Since last MOT+9,670 miles
PASS
Mileage134,680 miles
Since last MOT+10,406 miles
PASS
Mileage124,274 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage124,264 miles
Since last MOT+10,537 miles
PASS
Mileage113,727 miles
Since last MOT+9,959 miles
PASS
Mileage103,768 miles
Since last MOT+9,051 miles
PASS
Mileage94,717 miles
Since last MOT+9,691 miles
PASS
Mileage85,026 miles
Since last MOT+3,080 miles
PASS
Mileage81,946 miles
Since last MOT+3,657 miles
PASS
Mileage78,289 miles
Since last MOT+3,470 miles
PASS
Mileage74,819 miles
Since last MOT+4,610 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,209 miles
Since last MOT+7,749 miles
PASS
Mileage62,460 miles
Since last MOT+7,907 miles
PASS
Mileage54,553 miles
Since last MOT+10,524 miles
PASS
Mileage44,029 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,029 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

RegistrationVX03 PHU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeVX — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About VX03 PHU

What car is VX03 PHU?

VX03 PHU is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Worcester in 2003.

What is the mileage of VX03 PHU?

The last recorded mileage for VX03 PHU was 220,051 miles, recorded on 23 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VX03 PHU passed its MOT?

VX03 PHU has had 23 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (19 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 23 Sep 2025.

Is VX03 PHU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, VX03 PHU 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 VX03 PHU?

VX03 PHU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.