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DX03 KBV

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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 21 and failing 3 (88% pass rate). It has 152,225 miles on the clock, averaging 4,806 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for DX03 KBV

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
152,225
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
88%
Pass Rate
21 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
4,806

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading152,225 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,711
Average per year4,806
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DX03 KBV 57k81k105k128k152k '06'26'16

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage152,225 miles
Since last MOT+2,711 miles
PASS
Mileage149,514 miles
Since last MOT+4,174 miles
PASS
Mileage145,340 miles
Since last MOT+4,014 miles
PASS
Mileage141,326 miles
Since last MOT+6,228 miles
PASS
Mileage135,098 miles
Since last MOT+2,082 miles
PASS
Mileage133,016 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage133,016 miles
Since last MOT+1,716 miles
PASS
Mileage131,300 miles
Since last MOT+2,163 miles
PASS
Mileage129,137 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage129,137 miles
Since last MOT+2,015 miles
PASS
Mileage127,122 miles
Since last MOT+1,927 miles
PASS
Mileage125,195 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage125,195 miles
Since last MOT+1,683 miles
PASS
Mileage123,512 miles
Since last MOT+4,141 miles
PASS
Mileage119,371 miles
Since last MOT+4,623 miles
PASS
Mileage114,748 miles
Since last MOT+3,866 miles
PASS
Mileage110,882 miles
Since last MOT+4,910 miles
PASS
Mileage105,972 miles
Since last MOT+6,716 miles
PASS
Mileage99,256 miles
Since last MOT+9,000 miles
PASS
Mileage90,256 miles
Since last MOT+11,150 miles
PASS
Mileage79,106 miles
Since last MOT+8,643 miles
PASS
Mileage70,463 miles
Since last MOT+7,114 miles
PASS
Mileage63,349 miles
Since last MOT+6,078 miles
PASS
Mileage57,271 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 KBV
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 KBV

What car is DX03 KBV?

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

What is the mileage of DX03 KBV?

The last recorded mileage for DX03 KBV was 152,225 miles, recorded on 13 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DX03 KBV passed its MOT?

DX03 KBV has had 24 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (21 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 13 Feb 2026.

Is DX03 KBV ULEZ compliant?

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

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