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DX03 GWM

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourRed
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 7 (63% pass rate). It has 168,480 miles on the clock, averaging 9,153 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 DX03 GWM

MOT Status
Due date passed
168,480
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
9,153

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading168,480 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,153
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DX03 GWM 61k88k115k142k168k '06'17'12

Check DX03 GWM

Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage168,480 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage168,480 miles
Since last MOT+2,409 miles
PASS
Mileage166,071 miles
Since last MOT+7,182 miles
PASS
Mileage158,889 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage158,885 miles
Since last MOT+5,150 miles
PASS
Mileage153,735 miles
Since last MOT+5,893 miles
PASS
Mileage147,842 miles
Since last MOT+125 miles
FAIL
Mileage147,717 miles
Since last MOT+6,948 miles
PASS
Mileage140,769 miles
Since last MOT+7,804 miles
PASS
Mileage132,965 miles
Since last MOT+154 miles
FAIL
Mileage132,811 miles
Since last MOT+11,851 miles
PASS
Mileage120,960 miles
Since last MOT+11,958 miles
PASS
Mileage109,002 miles
Since last MOT+76 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,926 miles
Since last MOT+4,561 miles
PASS
Mileage104,365 miles
Since last MOT+3,808 miles
PASS
Mileage100,557 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,557 miles
Since last MOT+18,218 miles
PASS
Mileage82,339 miles
Since last MOT+21,217 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,122 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

RegistrationDX03 GWM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeDX — Shrewsbury, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About DX03 GWM

What car is DX03 GWM?

DX03 GWM is a red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Shrewsbury in 2003.

What is the mileage of DX03 GWM?

The last recorded mileage for DX03 GWM was 168,480 miles, recorded on 9 Nov 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DX03 GWM passed its MOT?

DX03 GWM has had 19 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (12 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 9 Nov 2017.

Is DX03 GWM ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DX03 GWM 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 DX03 GWM?

DX03 GWM is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.