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DX03 NFJ

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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 4 (69% pass rate). It has 185,500 miles on the clock, averaging 12,523 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 NFJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
185,500
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
12,523

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading185,500 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,346
Average per year12,523
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DX03 NFJ 53k86k119k152k186k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage185,500 miles
Since last MOT+9,346 miles
PASS
Mileage176,154 miles
Since last MOT+10,252 miles
PASS
Mileage165,902 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage165,902 miles
Since last MOT+4,227 miles
PASS
Mileage161,675 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage161,675 miles
Since last MOT+22,961 miles
PASS
Mileage138,714 miles
Since last MOT+11,537 miles
PASS
Mileage127,177 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage127,177 miles
Since last MOT+16,439 miles
PASS
Mileage110,738 miles
Since last MOT+14,140 miles
PASS
Mileage96,598 miles
Since last MOT+11,114 miles
PASS
Mileage85,484 miles
Since last MOT+32,429 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,055 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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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 NFJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
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 NFJ

What car is DX03 NFJ?

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

What is the mileage of DX03 NFJ?

The last recorded mileage for DX03 NFJ was 185,500 miles, recorded on 30 Sep 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DX03 NFJ passed its MOT?

DX03 NFJ has had 13 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (9 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 30 Sep 2016.

Is DX03 NFJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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