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DU03 FCN

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Shrewsbury, 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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 144,360 miles on the clock, averaging 9,243 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 DU03 FCN

MOT Status
Due date passed
144,360
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
9,243

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 reading144,360 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8
Average per year9,243
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for DU03 FCN 28k57k86k115k144k '06'18'12

Check DU03 FCN

Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage144,360 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage144,352 miles
Since last MOT+8,007 miles
PASS
Mileage136,345 miles
Since last MOT+9,018 miles
PASS
Mileage127,327 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage127,327 miles
Since last MOT+13,366 miles
PASS
Mileage113,961 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage113,961 miles
Since last MOT+6,547 miles
PASS
Mileage107,414 miles
Since last MOT+8,056 miles
PASS
Mileage99,358 miles
Since last MOT+8,341 miles
PASS
Mileage91,017 miles
Since last MOT+11,044 miles
PASS
Mileage79,973 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,973 miles
Since last MOT+9,996 miles
PASS
Mileage69,977 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,975 miles
Since last MOT+7,766 miles
PASS
Mileage62,209 miles
Since last MOT+8,655 miles
PASS
Mileage53,554 miles
Since last MOT+10,043 miles
PASS
Mileage43,511 miles
Since last MOT+7,837 miles
PASS
Mileage35,674 miles
Since last MOT+7,446 miles
PASS
Mileage28,228 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage28,228 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

RegistrationDU03 FCN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
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 FCN

What car is DU03 FCN?

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

What is the mileage of DU03 FCN?

The last recorded mileage for DU03 FCN was 144,360 miles, recorded on 24 Oct 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DU03 FCN passed its MOT?

DU03 FCN has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 24 Oct 2018.

Is DU03 FCN ULEZ compliant?

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

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