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DU03 TMY

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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 238,543 miles on the clock, averaging 13,483 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 TMY

MOT Status
Due date passed
238,543
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
72%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
13,483

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 reading238,543 miles
Reading date
Average per year13,483
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DU03 TMY 70k112k154k196k239k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage238,543 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage238,543 miles
Since last MOT+14,055 miles
PASS
Mileage224,488 miles
Since last MOT+94 miles
FAIL
Mileage224,394 miles
Since last MOT+14,141 miles
PASS
Mileage210,253 miles
Since last MOT+14,433 miles
PASS
Mileage195,820 miles
Since last MOT+15,372 miles
PASS
Mileage180,448 miles
Since last MOT+62 miles
FAIL
Mileage180,386 miles
Since last MOT+15,067 miles
PASS
Mileage165,319 miles
Since last MOT+14,437 miles
PASS
Mileage150,882 miles
Since last MOT+8,027 miles
PASS
Mileage142,855 miles
Since last MOT+8,235 miles
PASS
Mileage134,620 miles
Since last MOT+7,917 miles
PASS
Mileage126,703 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage126,703 miles
Since last MOT+10,864 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,839 miles
Since last MOT+15,096 miles
PASS
Mileage100,743 miles
Since last MOT+20,835 miles
PASS
Mileage79,908 miles
Since last MOT+9,670 miles
PASS
Mileage70,238 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU03 TMY
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 TMY

What car is DU03 TMY?

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

What is the mileage of DU03 TMY?

The last recorded mileage for DU03 TMY was 238,543 miles, recorded on 17 Aug 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DU03 TMY passed its MOT?

DU03 TMY has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 17 Aug 2018.

Is DU03 TMY ULEZ compliant?

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

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