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DC03 DXW

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1896cc has had 7 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing once (86% pass rate). It has 77,985 miles on the clock, averaging 11,496 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 DC03 DXW

MOT Status
Due date passed
77,985
Last Mileage
Recorded
7
Total Tests
Since 2006
86%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 7 tests on record
11,496

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading77,985 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13,319
Average per year11,496
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for DC03 DXW 28k41k53k66k78k '06'10'07

Check DC03 DXW

Full MOT Test History 7 tests on record

PASS
Mileage77,985 miles
Since last MOT+13,319 miles
PASS
Mileage64,666 miles
Since last MOT+6,204 miles
PASS
Mileage58,462 miles
Since last MOT+14,846 miles
PASS
Mileage43,616 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,616 miles
Since last MOT+14,600 miles
PASS
Mileage29,016 miles
Since last MOT+729 miles
PASS
Mileage28,287 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (1997–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC03 DXW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeDC — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About DC03 DXW

What car is DC03 DXW?

DC03 DXW is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Chester in 2003.

What is the mileage of DC03 DXW?

The last recorded mileage for DC03 DXW was 77,985 miles, recorded on 29 Oct 2010 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DC03 DXW passed its MOT?

DC03 DXW has had 7 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (6 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 29 Oct 2010.

Is DC03 DXW ULEZ compliant?

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

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