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WV03 SWN

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGrey
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 174,617 miles on the clock, averaging 7,677 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 WV03 SWN

MOT Status
Due date passed
174,617
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
7,677

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading174,617 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,368
Average per year7,677
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WV03 SWN 54k84k114k144k175k '06'22'15

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage174,617 miles
Since last MOT+5,368 miles
PASS
Mileage169,249 miles
Since last MOT+5,846 miles
PASS
Mileage163,403 miles
Since last MOT+9,408 miles
PASS
Mileage153,995 miles
Since last MOT+13,523 miles
PASS
Mileage140,472 miles
Since last MOT+11,449 miles
PASS
Mileage129,023 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage129,023 miles
Since last MOT+8,089 miles
PASS
Mileage120,934 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,933 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,924 miles
Since last MOT+642 miles
PASS
Mileage120,282 miles
Since last MOT+28 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,254 miles
Since last MOT+12,196 miles
PASS
Mileage108,058 miles
Since last MOT+9,284 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,774 miles
Since last MOT+6,110 miles
PASS
Mileage92,664 miles
Since last MOT+8,010 miles
PASS
Mileage84,654 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,654 miles
Since last MOT+8,790 miles
PASS
Mileage75,864 miles
Since last MOT+11,543 miles
PASS
Mileage64,321 miles
Since last MOT+10,819 miles
PASS
Mileage53,502 miles

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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV03 SWN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeWV — Bristol, West of England
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About WV03 SWN

What car is WV03 SWN?

WV03 SWN is a grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Bristol in 2003.

What is the mileage of WV03 SWN?

The last recorded mileage for WV03 SWN was 174,617 miles, recorded on 6 Jan 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WV03 SWN passed its MOT?

WV03 SWN has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 6 Jan 2022.

Is WV03 SWN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WV03 SWN 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 WV03 SWN?

WV03 SWN is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.