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DU03 MXW

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGrey
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 145,233 miles on the clock, averaging 7,678 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 MXW

MOT Status
Due date passed
145,233
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
7,678

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading145,233 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,678
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DU03 MXW 54k77k99k122k145k '06'18'14

Check DU03 MXW

Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage145,233 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage145,233 miles
Since last MOT+18,115 miles
PASS
Mileage127,118 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage127,118 miles
Since last MOT+16,479 miles
PASS
Mileage110,639 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,639 miles
Since last MOT+7,658 miles
PASS
Mileage102,981 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,981 miles
Since last MOT+4,473 miles
PASS
Mileage98,508 miles
Since last MOT+5,701 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,807 miles
Since last MOT+5,024 miles
PASS
Mileage87,783 miles
Since last MOT+6,576 miles
PASS
Mileage81,207 miles
Since last MOT+5,319 miles
PASS
Mileage75,888 miles
Since last MOT+6,833 miles
PASS
Mileage69,055 miles
Since last MOT+4,924 miles
PASS
Mileage64,131 miles
Since last MOT+4,979 miles
PASS
Mileage59,152 miles
Since last MOT+5,392 miles
PASS
Mileage53,760 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 MXW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
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 MXW

What car is DU03 MXW?

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

What is the mileage of DU03 MXW?

The last recorded mileage for DU03 MXW was 145,233 miles, recorded on 28 Mar 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DU03 MXW passed its MOT?

DU03 MXW has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 28 Mar 2018.

Is DU03 MXW ULEZ compliant?

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

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