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 Petrol 1390cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 7 (63% pass rate). It has 115,420 miles on the clock, averaging 6,602 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for NC03 UPL
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 115,420 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 6,602 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | NC03 UPL |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Green |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | NC — Newcastle, North |
| Age identifier | 03 — March 2003 to August 2003 |
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About NC03 UPL
What car is NC03 UPL?
NC03 UPL is an green Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2003.
What is the mileage of NC03 UPL?
The last recorded mileage for NC03 UPL was 115,420 miles, recorded on 6 Aug 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has NC03 UPL passed its MOT?
NC03 UPL has had 19 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (12 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 6 Aug 2018.
Is NC03 UPL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, NC03 UPL is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is NC03 UPL?
NC03 UPL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.