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DY03 WZJ

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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 154,858 miles on the clock, averaging 9,014 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 DY03 WZJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
154,858
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
9,014

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 reading154,858 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,014
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DY03 WZJ 37k66k96k125k155k '06'19'13

Check DY03 WZJ

Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage154,858 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage154,858 miles
Since last MOT+31,982 miles
PASS
Mileage122,876 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,870 miles
Since last MOT+37,885 miles
PASS
Mileage84,985 miles
Since last MOT+9,168 miles
PASS
Mileage75,817 miles
Since last MOT+1,989 miles
PASS
Mileage73,828 miles
Since last MOT+2,601 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,227 miles
Since last MOT+3,772 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,455 miles
Since last MOT+2,675 miles
PASS
Mileage64,780 miles
Since last MOT+5,442 miles
PASS
Mileage59,338 miles
Since last MOT+6,160 miles
PASS
Mileage53,178 miles
Since last MOT+3,812 miles
PASS
Mileage49,366 miles
Since last MOT+3,819 miles
PASS
Mileage45,547 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,546 miles
Since last MOT+4,466 miles
PASS
Mileage41,080 miles
Since last MOT+4,047 miles
PASS
Mileage37,033 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

RegistrationDY03 WZJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeDY — Shrewsbury, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About DY03 WZJ

What car is DY03 WZJ?

DY03 WZJ is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Shrewsbury in 2003.

What is the mileage of DY03 WZJ?

The last recorded mileage for DY03 WZJ was 154,858 miles, recorded on 20 Jun 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DY03 WZJ passed its MOT?

DY03 WZJ has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 20 Jun 2019.

Is DY03 WZJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DY03 WZJ 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 DY03 WZJ?

DY03 WZJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.