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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 8 (67% pass rate). It has 154,320 miles on the clock, averaging 7,114 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 DC03 CAU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 154,320 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 482 |
| Average per year | 7,114 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 24 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 | DC03 CAU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | DC — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury |
| Age identifier | 03 — March 2003 to August 2003 |
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About DC03 CAU
What car is DC03 CAU?
DC03 CAU is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Chester in 2003.
What is the mileage of DC03 CAU?
The last recorded mileage for DC03 CAU was 154,320 miles, recorded on 7 Nov 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has DC03 CAU passed its MOT?
DC03 CAU has had 24 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (16 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 7 Nov 2022.
Is DC03 CAU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, DC03 CAU 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 DC03 CAU?
DC03 CAU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.