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MX03 TNL

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 9 (57% pass rate). It has 189,512 miles on the clock, averaging 10,037 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 MX03 TNL

MOT Status
Due date passed
189,512
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
57%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
10,037

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 reading189,512 miles
Reading date
Average per year10,037
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MX03 TNL 60k93k125k157k190k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage189,512 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage189,512 miles
Since last MOT+7,937 miles
PASS
Mileage181,575 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage181,575 miles
Since last MOT+197 miles
FAIL
Mileage181,378 miles
Since last MOT+11,238 miles
PASS
Mileage170,140 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage170,140 miles
Since last MOT+11,575 miles
PASS
Mileage158,565 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage158,565 miles
Since last MOT+11,134 miles
PASS
Mileage147,431 miles
Since last MOT+8,496 miles
PASS
Mileage138,935 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage138,933 miles
Since last MOT+8,784 miles
PASS
Mileage130,149 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage130,146 miles
Since last MOT+9,754 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,392 miles
Since last MOT+9,447 miles
PASS
Mileage110,945 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,945 miles
Since last MOT+12,367 miles
PASS
Mileage98,578 miles
Since last MOT+11,570 miles
PASS
Mileage87,008 miles
Since last MOT+17,746 miles
PASS
Mileage69,262 miles
Since last MOT+8,932 miles
PASS
Mileage60,330 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX03 TNL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeMX — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About MX03 TNL

What car is MX03 TNL?

MX03 TNL is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.

What is the mileage of MX03 TNL?

The last recorded mileage for MX03 TNL was 189,512 miles, recorded on 29 Jan 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MX03 TNL passed its MOT?

MX03 TNL has had 21 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (12 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 29 Jan 2019.

Is MX03 TNL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MX03 TNL 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 MX03 TNL?

MX03 TNL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.