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DG03 NBF

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 28 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 9 (68% pass rate). It has 215,114 miles on the clock, averaging 7,776 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 DG03 NBF

MOT Status
Due date passed
215,114
Last Mileage
Recorded
28
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 28 tests on record
7,776

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading215,114 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,490
Average per year7,776
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DG03 NBF 66k103k141k178k215k '06'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record

PASS
Mileage215,114 miles
Since last MOT+2,490 miles
PASS
Mileage212,624 miles
Since last MOT+2,847 miles
PASS
Mileage209,777 miles
Since last MOT+2,383 miles
PASS
Mileage207,394 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage207,384 miles
Since last MOT+7,092 miles
PASS
Mileage200,292 miles
Since last MOT+134 miles
FAIL
Mileage200,158 miles
Since last MOT+14,472 miles
PASS
Mileage185,686 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage185,685 miles
Since last MOT+8,662 miles
PASS
Mileage177,023 miles
Since last MOT+242 miles
FAIL
Mileage176,781 miles
Since last MOT+14,208 miles
PASS
Mileage162,573 miles
Since last MOT+5,895 miles
PASS
Mileage156,678 miles
Since last MOT+6,080 miles
PASS
Mileage150,598 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage150,598 miles
Since last MOT+7,607 miles
FAIL
Mileage142,991 miles
Since last MOT+8,495 miles
PASS
Mileage134,496 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage134,494 miles
Since last MOT+8,367 miles
PASS
Mileage126,127 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage126,127 miles
Since last MOT+8,540 miles
PASS
Mileage117,587 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,587 miles
Since last MOT+8,432 miles
PASS
Mileage109,155 miles
Since last MOT+7,131 miles
PASS
Mileage102,024 miles
Since last MOT+9,889 miles
PASS
Mileage92,135 miles
Since last MOT+8,056 miles
PASS
Mileage84,079 miles
Since last MOT+8,447 miles
PASS
Mileage75,632 miles
Since last MOT+9,738 miles
PASS
Mileage65,894 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

RegistrationDG03 NBF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
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 NBF

What car is DG03 NBF?

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

What is the mileage of DG03 NBF?

The last recorded mileage for DG03 NBF was 215,114 miles, recorded on 22 Aug 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DG03 NBF passed its MOT?

DG03 NBF has had 28 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (19 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 22 Aug 2025.

Is DG03 NBF ULEZ compliant?

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

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