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DU03 GYB

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Beige Registered in Shrewsbury, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBeige
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 7 MOT tests on record, passing 4 and failing 3 (57% pass rate). It has 137,721 miles on the clock, averaging 3,841 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for DU03 GYB

MOT Status
Due date passed
137,721
Last Mileage
Recorded
7
Total Tests
Since 2006
57%
Pass Rate
4 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 7 tests on record
3,841

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading137,721 miles
Reading date
Average per year3,841
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for DU03 GYB 116k122k127k132k138k '06'11'09

Check DU03 GYB

Full MOT Test History 7 tests on record

PASS
Mileage137,721 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage137,721 miles
Since last MOT+4,367 miles
PASS
Mileage133,354 miles
Since last MOT+4,063 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,291 miles
Since last MOT+3,404 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,887 miles
Since last MOT+3,711 miles
PASS
Mileage122,176 miles
Since last MOT+5,679 miles
PASS
Mileage116,497 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (1997–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU03 GYB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBeige
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 GYB

What car is DU03 GYB?

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

What is the mileage of DU03 GYB?

The last recorded mileage for DU03 GYB was 137,721 miles, recorded on 1 Sep 2011 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DU03 GYB passed its MOT?

DU03 GYB has had 7 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (4 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 1 Sep 2011.

Is DU03 GYB ULEZ compliant?

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

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