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DG03 ODM

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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 6 (73% pass rate). It has 181,600 miles on the clock, averaging 10,258 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 DG03 ODM

MOT Status
Due date passed
181,600
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
10,258

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading181,600 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,156
Average per year10,258
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DG03 ODM 44k78k113k147k182k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage181,600 miles
Since last MOT+5,156 miles
PASS
Mileage176,444 miles
Since last MOT+9,114 miles
PASS
Mileage167,330 miles
Since last MOT+57 miles
FAIL
Mileage167,273 miles
Since last MOT+12,664 miles
PASS
Mileage154,609 miles
Since last MOT+212 miles
FAIL
Mileage154,397 miles
Since last MOT+13,173 miles
PASS
Mileage141,224 miles
Since last MOT+14,553 miles
PASS
Mileage126,671 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage126,671 miles
Since last MOT+11,068 miles
PASS
Mileage115,603 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,603 miles
Since last MOT+11,492 miles
PASS
Mileage104,111 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,111 miles
Since last MOT+10,433 miles
PASS
Mileage93,678 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,678 miles
Since last MOT+11,800 miles
PASS
Mileage81,878 miles
Since last MOT+12,087 miles
PASS
Mileage69,791 miles
Since last MOT+2,534 miles
PASS
Mileage67,257 miles
Since last MOT+5,514 miles
PASS
Mileage61,743 miles
Since last MOT+9,814 miles
PASS
Mileage51,929 miles
Since last MOT+8,307 miles
PASS
Mileage43,622 miles
Since last MOT+52 miles
PASS
Mileage43,570 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 ODM
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 ODM

What car is DG03 ODM?

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

What is the mileage of DG03 ODM?

The last recorded mileage for DG03 ODM was 181,600 miles, recorded on 5 Sep 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DG03 ODM passed its MOT?

DG03 ODM has had 22 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (16 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 5 Sep 2019.

Is DG03 ODM ULEZ compliant?

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

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