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NC03 LFE

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Beige Registered in Newcastle, North · 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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 164,972 miles on the clock, averaging 10,981 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 NC03 LFE

MOT Status
Due date passed
164,972
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
10,981

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading164,972 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12,891
Average per year10,981
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NC03 LFE 32k66k99k132k165k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage164,972 miles
Since last MOT+12,891 miles
PASS
Mileage152,081 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage152,073 miles
Since last MOT+14,030 miles
PASS
Mileage138,043 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage138,041 miles
Since last MOT+13,001 miles
PASS
Mileage125,040 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,039 miles
Since last MOT+2,717 miles
PASS
Mileage122,322 miles
Since last MOT+3,427 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,895 miles
Since last MOT+6,880 miles
PASS
Mileage112,015 miles
Since last MOT+6,765 miles
PASS
Mileage105,250 miles
Since last MOT+10,270 miles
PASS
Mileage94,980 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,980 miles
Since last MOT+24,268 miles
PASS
Mileage70,712 miles
Since last MOT+17,429 miles
PASS
Mileage53,283 miles
Since last MOT+9,183 miles
PASS
Mileage44,100 miles
Since last MOT+11,732 miles
PASS
Mileage32,368 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage32,367 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

RegistrationNC03 LFE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeNC — Newcastle, North
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About NC03 LFE

What car is NC03 LFE?

NC03 LFE is an beige Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2003.

What is the mileage of NC03 LFE?

The last recorded mileage for NC03 LFE was 164,972 miles, recorded on 13 Jun 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NC03 LFE passed its MOT?

NC03 LFE has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 13 Jun 2018.

Is NC03 LFE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, NC03 LFE 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 NC03 LFE?

NC03 LFE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.