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DG03 TYS

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 Petrol 1390cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 158,750 miles on the clock, averaging 2,420 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for DG03 TYS

MOT Status
Due date passed
158,750
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
2,420

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading158,750 miles
Reading date
Average per year2,420
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DG03 TYS 134k140k147k153k159k '06'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage158,750 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage158,750 miles
Since last MOT+4,721 miles
PASS
Mileage154,029 miles
Since last MOT+6,819 miles
PASS
Mileage147,210 miles
Since last MOT+25 miles
FAIL
Mileage147,185 miles
Since last MOT+6,104 miles
PASS
Mileage141,081 miles
Since last MOT+104 miles
FAIL
Mileage140,977 miles
Since last MOT+7,699 miles
FAIL
Mileage133,278 miles
Since last MOT+10,772 miles
PASS
Mileage122,506 miles
Since last MOT+10,620 miles
PASS
Mileage111,886 miles
Since last MOT+438 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,448 miles
Since last MOT+7,397 miles
PASS
Mileage104,051 miles
Since last MOT+8,739 miles
PASS
Mileage95,312 miles
Since last MOT+2,696 miles
PASS
Mileage92,616 miles
PASS
Mileage143,494 miles
Since last MOT+9,041 miles
PASS
Mileage134,453 miles
Since last MOT+92 miles
FAIL
Mileage134,361 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 TYS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeDG — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About DG03 TYS

What car is DG03 TYS?

DG03 TYS is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Chester in 2003.

What is the mileage of DG03 TYS?

The last recorded mileage for DG03 TYS was 158,750 miles, recorded on 20 Apr 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DG03 TYS passed its MOT?

DG03 TYS has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 20 Apr 2016.

Is DG03 TYS ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DG03 TYS is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is DG03 TYS?

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