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DC03 FXH

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGreen
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 3 (84% pass rate). It has 177,358 miles on the clock, averaging 8,568 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for DC03 FXH

MOT Status
Due date passed
177,358
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
84%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
8,568

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading177,358 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,371
Average per year8,568
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DC03 FXH 30k67k104k140k177k '06'23'15

Check DC03 FXH

Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage177,358 miles
Since last MOT+4,371 miles
PASS
Mileage172,987 miles
Since last MOT+3,834 miles
PASS
Mileage169,153 miles
Since last MOT+6,974 miles
PASS
Mileage162,179 miles
Since last MOT+10,566 miles
PASS
Mileage151,613 miles
Since last MOT+5,948 miles
PASS
Mileage145,665 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage145,655 miles
Since last MOT+7,259 miles
PASS
Mileage138,396 miles
Since last MOT+8,940 miles
PASS
Mileage129,456 miles
Since last MOT+15,071 miles
PASS
Mileage114,385 miles
Since last MOT+7,240 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,145 miles
Since last MOT+9,879 miles
PASS
Mileage97,266 miles
Since last MOT+11,230 miles
PASS
Mileage86,036 miles
Since last MOT+9,302 miles
PASS
Mileage76,734 miles
Since last MOT+9,127 miles
PASS
Mileage67,607 miles
Since last MOT+9,436 miles
PASS
Mileage58,171 miles
Since last MOT+8,676 miles
PASS
Mileage49,495 miles
Since last MOT+9,413 miles
PASS
Mileage40,082 miles
Since last MOT+10,259 miles
PASS
Mileage29,823 miles

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

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC03 FXH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGreen
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 FXH

What car is DC03 FXH?

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

What is the mileage of DC03 FXH?

The last recorded mileage for DC03 FXH was 177,358 miles, recorded on 5 Oct 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DC03 FXH passed its MOT?

DC03 FXH has had 19 MOT tests with an 84% pass rate (16 passes, 3 failures). It last was tested on 5 Oct 2023.

Is DC03 FXH ULEZ compliant?

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

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