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WM03 MXR

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Bristol, West of England · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 3 (83% pass rate). It has 167,445 miles on the clock, averaging 8,550 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 WM03 MXR

MOT Status
Due date passed
167,445
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
83%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
8,550

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading167,445 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,664
Average per year8,550
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WM03 MXR 38k70k103k135k167k '06'21'14

Check WM03 MXR

Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage167,445 miles
Since last MOT+5,664 miles
PASS
Mileage161,781 miles
Since last MOT+9,046 miles
PASS
Mileage152,735 miles
Since last MOT+8,964 miles
PASS
Mileage143,771 miles
Since last MOT+8,518 miles
PASS
Mileage135,253 miles
Since last MOT+9,255 miles
PASS
Mileage125,998 miles
Since last MOT+3,867 miles
PASS
Mileage122,131 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,122 miles
Since last MOT+7,127 miles
PASS
Mileage114,995 miles
Since last MOT+8,817 miles
PASS
Mileage106,178 miles
Since last MOT+9,660 miles
PASS
Mileage96,518 miles
Since last MOT+9,542 miles
PASS
Mileage86,976 miles
Since last MOT+7,562 miles
PASS
Mileage79,414 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,414 miles
Since last MOT+8,243 miles
PASS
Mileage71,171 miles
Since last MOT+6,909 miles
PASS
Mileage64,262 miles
Since last MOT+12,831 miles
PASS
Mileage51,431 miles
Since last MOT+13,818 miles
PASS
Mileage37,613 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

RegistrationWM03 MXR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeWM — Bristol, West of England
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About WM03 MXR

What car is WM03 MXR?

WM03 MXR is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Bristol in 2003.

What is the mileage of WM03 MXR?

The last recorded mileage for WM03 MXR was 167,445 miles, recorded on 8 Sep 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WM03 MXR passed its MOT?

WM03 MXR has had 18 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (15 passes, 3 failures). It last was tested on 8 Sep 2021.

Is WM03 MXR ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WM03 MXR 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 WM03 MXR?

WM03 MXR is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.