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WL03 GYH

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Truro, West of England · 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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 166,735 miles on the clock, averaging 10,888 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 WL03 GYH

MOT Status
Due date passed
166,735
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
10,888

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 reading166,735 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4
Average per year10,888
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WL03 GYH 40k72k103k135k167k '06'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage166,735 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage166,731 miles
Since last MOT+5,945 miles
PASS
Mileage160,786 miles
Since last MOT+7,832 miles
PASS
Mileage152,954 miles
Since last MOT+16,178 miles
PASS
Mileage136,776 miles
Since last MOT+13,116 miles
PASS
Mileage123,660 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage123,658 miles
Since last MOT+17,981 miles
PASS
Mileage105,677 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,676 miles
Since last MOT+12,031 miles
PASS
Mileage93,645 miles
Since last MOT+14,693 miles
PASS
Mileage78,952 miles
Since last MOT+13,539 miles
PASS
Mileage65,413 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,413 miles
Since last MOT+15,321 miles
PASS
Mileage50,092 miles
Since last MOT+1,748 miles
PASS
Mileage48,344 miles
Since last MOT+8,088 miles
PASS
Mileage40,256 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

RegistrationWL03 GYH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeWL — Truro, West of England
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About WL03 GYH

What car is WL03 GYH?

WL03 GYH is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Truro in 2003.

What is the mileage of WL03 GYH?

The last recorded mileage for WL03 GYH was 166,735 miles, recorded on 1 Feb 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WL03 GYH passed its MOT?

WL03 GYH has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 1 Feb 2018.

Is WL03 GYH ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WL03 GYH 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 WL03 GYH?

WL03 GYH is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.