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 Petrol 1598cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 21 and failing 4 (84% pass rate). It has 96,509 miles on the clock, averaging 2,576 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.
MOT & Mileage History for BU03 NKA
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 96,509 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 2,576 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | BU03 NKA |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | BU — Birmingham, Birmingham |
| Age identifier | 03 — March 2003 to August 2003 |
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About BU03 NKA
What car is BU03 NKA?
BU03 NKA is a red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.
What is the mileage of BU03 NKA?
The last recorded mileage for BU03 NKA was 96,509 miles, recorded on 11 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BU03 NKA passed its MOT?
BU03 NKA has had 25 MOT tests with an 84% pass rate (21 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 11 Feb 2026.
Is BU03 NKA ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BU03 NKA is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is BU03 NKA?
BU03 NKA is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.