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DX03 TWE

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 212,178 miles on the clock, averaging 17,362 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 TWE

MOT Status
Due date passed
212,178
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
17,362

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading212,178 miles
Reading date
Miles last year39,916
Average per year17,362
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DX03 TWE 31k76k122k167k212k '06'17'13

Check DX03 TWE

Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage212,178 miles
Since last MOT+39,916 miles
PASS
Mileage172,262 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage172,262 miles
Since last MOT+17,587 miles
PASS
Mileage154,675 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage154,675 miles
Since last MOT+16,730 miles
FAIL
Mileage137,945 miles
Since last MOT+18,092 miles
PASS
Mileage119,853 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,853 miles
Since last MOT+18,601 miles
PASS
Mileage101,252 miles
Since last MOT+15,820 miles
PASS
Mileage85,432 miles
Since last MOT+17,388 miles
PASS
Mileage68,044 miles
Since last MOT+16,502 miles
PASS
Mileage51,542 miles
Since last MOT+9,667 miles
PASS
Mileage41,875 miles
Since last MOT+10,793 miles
PASS
Mileage31,082 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 TWE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
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 TWE

What car is DX03 TWE?

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

What is the mileage of DX03 TWE?

The last recorded mileage for DX03 TWE was 212,178 miles, recorded on 25 Mar 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DX03 TWE passed its MOT?

DX03 TWE has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 25 Mar 2017.

Is DX03 TWE ULEZ compliant?

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

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