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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 4 (78% pass rate). It has 148,597 miles on the clock, averaging 7,101 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for CU03 URC
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 148,597 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 7,101 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 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 | CU03 URC |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | CU — Swansea, Cymru (Wales) |
| Age identifier | 03 — March 2003 to August 2003 |
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About CU03 URC
What car is CU03 URC?
CU03 URC is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Swansea in 2003.
What is the mileage of CU03 URC?
The last recorded mileage for CU03 URC was 148,597 miles, recorded on 27 Apr 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has CU03 URC passed its MOT?
CU03 URC has had 18 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (14 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 27 Apr 2020.
Is CU03 URC ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, CU03 URC 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 CU03 URC?
CU03 URC is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.