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DF03 ENL

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 122,912 miles on the clock, averaging 5,863 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 DF03 ENL

MOT Status
Due date passed
122,912
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
5,863

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading122,912 miles
Reading date
Miles last year19
Average per year5,863
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for DF03 ENL 49k67k86k104k123k '06'19'13

Check DF03 ENL

Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage122,912 miles
Since last MOT+19 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,893 miles
Since last MOT+5,582 miles
PASS
Mileage117,311 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,311 miles
Since last MOT+5,801 miles
PASS
Mileage111,510 miles
Since last MOT+4,775 miles
PASS
Mileage106,735 miles
Since last MOT+45 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,690 miles
Since last MOT+7,311 miles
PASS
Mileage99,379 miles
Since last MOT+5,401 miles
PASS
Mileage93,978 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,978 miles
Since last MOT+5,837 miles
PASS
Mileage88,141 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,126 miles
Since last MOT+5,439 miles
PASS
Mileage82,687 miles
Since last MOT+4,806 miles
PASS
Mileage77,881 miles
Since last MOT+5,613 miles
PASS
Mileage72,268 miles
Since last MOT+5,762 miles
PASS
Mileage66,506 miles
Since last MOT+8,332 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,174 miles
Since last MOT+9,267 miles
PASS
Mileage48,907 miles

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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

RegistrationDF03 ENL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeDF — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About DF03 ENL

What car is DF03 ENL?

DF03 ENL is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Chester in 2003.

What is the mileage of DF03 ENL?

The last recorded mileage for DF03 ENL was 122,912 miles, recorded on 12 Mar 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DF03 ENL passed its MOT?

DF03 ENL has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 12 Mar 2019.

Is DF03 ENL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DF03 ENL 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 DF03 ENL?

DF03 ENL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.