Vehicle summary
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 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 146,453 miles on the clock, averaging 6,948 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 VDN
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 146,453 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3,275 |
| Average per year | 6,948 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record
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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
| Registration | DG03 VDN |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | DG — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury |
| Age identifier | 03 — March 2003 to August 2003 |
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About DG03 VDN
What car is DG03 VDN?
DG03 VDN is a blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Chester in 2003.
What is the mileage of DG03 VDN?
The last recorded mileage for DG03 VDN was 146,453 miles, recorded on 13 Oct 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has DG03 VDN passed its MOT?
DG03 VDN has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 13 Oct 2020.
Is DG03 VDN ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, DG03 VDN 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 VDN?
DG03 VDN is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.