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DX03 NMU

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBeige
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 13 and failing 2 (87% pass rate). It has 157,560 miles on the clock, averaging 9,767 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 NMU

MOT Status
Due date passed
157,560
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
87%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
9,767

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading157,560 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year9,767
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DX03 NMU 34k65k96k127k158k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage157,560 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage157,557 miles
Since last MOT+940 miles
PASS
Mileage156,617 miles
Since last MOT+13,599 miles
PASS
Mileage143,018 miles
Since last MOT+36 miles
FAIL
Mileage142,982 miles
Since last MOT+13,420 miles
PASS
Mileage129,562 miles
Since last MOT+12,986 miles
PASS
Mileage116,576 miles
Since last MOT+11,836 miles
PASS
Mileage104,740 miles
Since last MOT+12,894 miles
PASS
Mileage91,846 miles
Since last MOT+10,846 miles
PASS
Mileage81,000 miles
Since last MOT+6,598 miles
PASS
Mileage74,402 miles
Since last MOT+7,800 miles
PASS
Mileage66,602 miles
Since last MOT+10,946 miles
PASS
Mileage55,656 miles
Since last MOT+10,431 miles
PASS
Mileage45,225 miles
Since last MOT+11,424 miles
PASS
Mileage33,801 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 NMU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBeige
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 NMU

What car is DX03 NMU?

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

What is the mileage of DX03 NMU?

The last recorded mileage for DX03 NMU was 157,560 miles, recorded on 25 Oct 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DX03 NMU passed its MOT?

DX03 NMU has had 15 MOT tests with an 87% pass rate (13 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 25 Oct 2018.

Is DX03 NMU ULEZ compliant?

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

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