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DC03 BZN

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1598cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 6 (75% pass rate). It has 126,656 miles on the clock, averaging 5,287 miles per year, 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 DC03 BZN

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
126,656
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
5,287

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading126,656 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,287
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DC03 BZN 23k49k75k101k127k '06'26'16

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage126,656 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage126,656 miles
Since last MOT+733 miles
PASS
Mileage125,923 miles
Since last MOT+1,734 miles
PASS
Mileage124,189 miles
Since last MOT+1,098 miles
PASS
Mileage123,091 miles
Since last MOT+817 miles
PASS
Mileage122,274 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,269 miles
Since last MOT+5,678 miles
PASS
Mileage116,591 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,591 miles
Since last MOT+5,597 miles
PASS
Mileage110,994 miles
Since last MOT+3,744 miles
PASS
Mileage107,250 miles
Since last MOT+9,571 miles
PASS
Mileage97,679 miles
Since last MOT+5,487 miles
PASS
Mileage92,192 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,192 miles
Since last MOT+6,193 miles
PASS
Mileage85,999 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,997 miles
Since last MOT+6,780 miles
PASS
Mileage79,217 miles
Since last MOT+6,783 miles
PASS
Mileage72,434 miles
Since last MOT+18,646 miles
PASS
Mileage53,788 miles
Since last MOT+8,449 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,339 miles
Since last MOT+7,055 miles
PASS
Mileage38,284 miles
Since last MOT+5,526 miles
PASS
Mileage32,758 miles
Since last MOT+4,729 miles
PASS
Mileage28,029 miles
Since last MOT+5,057 miles
PASS
Mileage22,972 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC03 BZN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeDC — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About DC03 BZN

What car is DC03 BZN?

DC03 BZN is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Chester in 2003.

What is the mileage of DC03 BZN?

The last recorded mileage for DC03 BZN was 126,656 miles, recorded on 6 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DC03 BZN passed its MOT?

DC03 BZN has had 24 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (18 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 6 Mar 2026.

Is DC03 BZN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DC03 BZN 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 DC03 BZN?

DC03 BZN is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.