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DU03 DXG

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Shrewsbury, 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 27 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 8 (70% pass rate). It has 181,849 miles on the clock, averaging 7,835 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 DU03 DXG

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
181,849
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
7,835

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
8

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading181,849 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13,259
Average per year7,835
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DU03 DXG 27k65k104k143k182k '06'25'15

Check DU03 DXG

Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

PASS
Mileage181,849 miles
Since last MOT+13,259 miles
PASS
Mileage168,590 miles
Since last MOT+9,076 miles
PASS
Mileage159,514 miles
Since last MOT+13,732 miles
PASS
Mileage145,782 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage145,776 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage145,769 miles
Since last MOT+11,557 miles
PASS
Mileage134,212 miles
Since last MOT+1,471 miles
PASS
Mileage132,741 miles
Since last MOT+5,331 miles
PASS
Mileage127,410 miles
Since last MOT+3,774 miles
PASS
Mileage123,636 miles
Since last MOT+3,082 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,554 miles
Since last MOT+1,201 miles
PASS
Mileage119,353 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage119,352 miles
Since last MOT+1,539 miles
PASS
Mileage117,813 miles
Since last MOT+21 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,792 miles
Since last MOT+5,730 miles
PASS
Mileage112,062 miles
Since last MOT+2,505 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,557 miles
Since last MOT+7,549 miles
PASS
Mileage102,008 miles
Since last MOT+8,940 miles
PASS
Mileage93,068 miles
Since last MOT+12,044 miles
PASS
Mileage81,024 miles
Since last MOT+11,357 miles
PASS
Mileage69,667 miles
Since last MOT+9,758 miles
PASS
Mileage59,909 miles
Since last MOT+5,203 miles
PASS
Mileage54,706 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,706 miles
Since last MOT+18,480 miles
PASS
Mileage36,226 miles
Since last MOT+9,687 miles
PASS
Mileage26,539 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage26,539 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

RegistrationDU03 DXG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeDU — Shrewsbury, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About DU03 DXG

What car is DU03 DXG?

DU03 DXG is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Shrewsbury in 2003.

What is the mileage of DU03 DXG?

The last recorded mileage for DU03 DXG was 181,849 miles, recorded on 11 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DU03 DXG passed its MOT?

DU03 DXG has had 27 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (19 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 11 Dec 2025.

Is DU03 DXG ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DU03 DXG 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 DU03 DXG?

DU03 DXG is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.