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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 5 (64% pass rate). It has 171,666 miles on the clock, averaging 11,196 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 DYG
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 171,666 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 631 |
| Average per year | 11,196 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 14 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 DYG |
| 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 DYG
What car is DC03 DYG?
DC03 DYG is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Chester in 2003.
What is the mileage of DC03 DYG?
The last recorded mileage for DC03 DYG was 171,666 miles, recorded on 22 Sep 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has DC03 DYG passed its MOT?
DC03 DYG has had 14 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (9 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 22 Sep 2016.
Is DC03 DYG ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, DC03 DYG 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 DYG?
DC03 DYG is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.