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DG03 LDZ

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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 7 (70% pass rate). It has 144,294 miles on the clock, averaging 5,365 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 DG03 LDZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
144,294
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
5,365

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

Below average
Latest reading144,294 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,102
Average per year5,365
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DG03 LDZ 49k73k97k120k144k '06'24'16

Check DG03 LDZ

Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage144,294 miles
Since last MOT+2,102 miles
PASS
Mileage142,192 miles
PASS
Mileage195,850 miles
Since last MOT+10,038 miles
PASS
Mileage185,812 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage185,799 miles
Since last MOT+10,716 miles
PASS
Mileage175,083 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage175,073 miles
Since last MOT+14,279 miles
PASS
Mileage160,794 miles
Since last MOT+14,936 miles
PASS
Mileage145,858 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage145,858 miles
Since last MOT+14,265 miles
PASS
Mileage131,593 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage131,583 miles
Since last MOT+5,601 miles
PASS
Mileage125,982 miles
Since last MOT+6,209 miles
PASS
Mileage119,773 miles
Since last MOT+7,818 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,955 miles
Since last MOT+7,772 miles
PASS
Mileage104,183 miles
Since last MOT+8,571 miles
PASS
Mileage95,612 miles
Since last MOT+5,681 miles
PASS
Mileage89,931 miles
Since last MOT+8,441 miles
PASS
Mileage81,490 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,490 miles
Since last MOT+10,765 miles
PASS
Mileage70,725 miles
Since last MOT+11,846 miles
PASS
Mileage58,879 miles
Since last MOT+9,967 miles
PASS
Mileage48,912 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

RegistrationDG03 LDZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeDG — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About DG03 LDZ

What car is DG03 LDZ?

DG03 LDZ is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Chester in 2003.

What is the mileage of DG03 LDZ?

The last recorded mileage for DG03 LDZ was 144,294 miles, recorded on 15 May 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DG03 LDZ passed its MOT?

DG03 LDZ has had 23 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (16 passes, 7 failures). It last was tested on 15 May 2024.

Is DG03 LDZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DG03 LDZ 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 DG03 LDZ?

DG03 LDZ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.