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DC03 DXZ

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourGrey
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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 9 (61% pass rate). It has 99,735 miles on the clock, averaging 4,768 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 DC03 DXZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
99,735
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
61%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
4,768

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading99,735 miles
Reading date
Miles last year14,627
Average per year4,768
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DC03 DXZ 29k47k64k82k100k '06'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage99,735 miles
Since last MOT+14,627 miles
PASS
Mileage85,108 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,107 miles
Since last MOT+5,321 miles
PASS
Mileage79,786 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,785 miles
Since last MOT+5,587 miles
PASS
Mileage74,198 miles
Since last MOT+5,137 miles
PASS
Mileage69,061 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,060 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,044 miles
Since last MOT+6,600 miles
PASS
Mileage62,444 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,444 miles
Since last MOT+2,748 miles
PASS
Mileage59,696 miles
Since last MOT+2,148 miles
PASS
Mileage57,548 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,548 miles
Since last MOT+3,451 miles
PASS
Mileage54,097 miles
Since last MOT+3,071 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,026 miles
Since last MOT+2,942 miles
PASS
Mileage48,084 miles
Since last MOT+4,194 miles
PASS
Mileage43,890 miles
Since last MOT+5,164 miles
FAIL
Mileage38,726 miles
Since last MOT+1,350 miles
PASS
Mileage37,376 miles
Since last MOT+2,337 miles
PASS
Mileage35,039 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage35,037 miles
Since last MOT+6,023 miles
PASS
Mileage29,014 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC03 DXZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
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 DXZ

What car is DC03 DXZ?

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

What is the mileage of DC03 DXZ?

The last recorded mileage for DC03 DXZ was 99,735 miles, recorded on 3 Jun 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DC03 DXZ passed its MOT?

DC03 DXZ has had 23 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (14 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 3 Jun 2021.

Is DC03 DXZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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