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DX03 HFW

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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 117,468 miles on the clock, averaging 8,228 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 DX03 HFW

MOT Status
Due date passed
117,468
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
8,228

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading117,468 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,228
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for DX03 HFW 27k50k72k95k117k '06'17'12

Check DX03 HFW

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage117,468 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,468 miles
Since last MOT+5,484 miles
PASS
Mileage111,984 miles
Since last MOT+4,112 miles
PASS
Mileage107,872 miles
Since last MOT+4,976 miles
PASS
Mileage102,896 miles
Since last MOT+4,836 miles
PASS
Mileage98,060 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,060 miles
Since last MOT+13,079 miles
PASS
Mileage84,981 miles
Since last MOT+9,095 miles
PASS
Mileage75,886 miles
Since last MOT+8,571 miles
PASS
Mileage67,315 miles
Since last MOT+166 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,149 miles
Since last MOT+10,244 miles
PASS
Mileage56,905 miles
Since last MOT+10,768 miles
PASS
Mileage46,137 miles
Since last MOT+11,970 miles
PASS
Mileage34,167 miles
Since last MOT+6,939 miles
PASS
Mileage27,228 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

RegistrationDX03 HFW
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 HFW

What car is DX03 HFW?

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

What is the mileage of DX03 HFW?

The last recorded mileage for DX03 HFW was 117,468 miles, recorded on 13 Apr 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DX03 HFW passed its MOT?

DX03 HFW has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 13 Apr 2017.

Is DX03 HFW ULEZ compliant?

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

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