Vehicle summary
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 20 and failing 4 (83% pass rate). It has 302,787 miles on the clock, averaging 12,808 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 ET03 DKU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 302,787 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 12,808 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record
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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
| Registration | ET03 DKU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | ET — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 03 — March 2003 to August 2003 |
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About ET03 DKU
What car is ET03 DKU?
ET03 DKU is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.
What is the mileage of ET03 DKU?
The last recorded mileage for ET03 DKU was 302,787 miles, recorded on 1 Aug 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has ET03 DKU passed its MOT?
ET03 DKU has had 24 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (20 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 1 Aug 2025.
Is ET03 DKU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, ET03 DKU 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 ET03 DKU?
ET03 DKU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.