Vehicle summary
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 234,066 miles on the clock, averaging 17,686 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 BC03 NSZ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 234,066 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 152 |
| Average per year | 17,686 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record
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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
| Registration | BC03 NSZ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | BC — Birmingham, Birmingham |
| Age identifier | 03 — March 2003 to August 2003 |
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About BC03 NSZ
What car is BC03 NSZ?
BC03 NSZ is a blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.
What is the mileage of BC03 NSZ?
The last recorded mileage for BC03 NSZ was 234,066 miles, recorded on 5 Jun 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BC03 NSZ passed its MOT?
BC03 NSZ has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 5 Jun 2017.
Is BC03 NSZ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BC03 NSZ 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 BC03 NSZ?
BC03 NSZ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.