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DX03 GXB

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 16 and failing 4 (80% pass rate). It has 265,519 miles on the clock, averaging 14,392 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 GXB

MOT Status
Due date passed
265,519
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
14,392

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading265,519 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,789
Average per year14,392
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DX03 GXB 27k87k146k206k266k '06'22'15

Check DX03 GXB

Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage265,519 miles
Since last MOT+11,789 miles
PASS
Mileage253,730 miles
Since last MOT+104 miles
FAIL
Mileage253,626 miles
Since last MOT+20,129 miles
PASS
Mileage233,497 miles
Since last MOT+22,204 miles
PASS
Mileage211,293 miles
Since last MOT+17,082 miles
PASS
Mileage194,211 miles
Since last MOT+14,535 miles
PASS
Mileage179,676 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage179,676 miles
Since last MOT+17,409 miles
PASS
Mileage162,267 miles
Since last MOT+16,677 miles
PASS
Mileage145,590 miles
Since last MOT+18,579 miles
PASS
Mileage127,011 miles
Since last MOT+14,517 miles
PASS
Mileage112,494 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,494 miles
Since last MOT+19,103 miles
PASS
Mileage93,391 miles
Since last MOT+18,082 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,309 miles
Since last MOT+12,377 miles
PASS
Mileage62,932 miles
Since last MOT+14,764 miles
PASS
Mileage48,168 miles
Since last MOT+9,092 miles
PASS
Mileage39,076 miles
Since last MOT+5,378 miles
PASS
Mileage33,698 miles
Since last MOT+6,403 miles
PASS
Mileage27,295 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 GXB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
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 GXB

What car is DX03 GXB?

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

What is the mileage of DX03 GXB?

The last recorded mileage for DX03 GXB was 265,519 miles, recorded on 17 Oct 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DX03 GXB passed its MOT?

DX03 GXB has had 20 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (16 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 17 Oct 2022.

Is DX03 GXB ULEZ compliant?

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

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