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NC03 XTP

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Newcastle, North · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 27 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 7 (74% pass rate). It has 216,799 miles on the clock, averaging 9,698 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 XTP

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
216,799
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2006
74%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
9,698

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
6

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading216,799 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,261
Average per year9,698
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for NC03 XTP 25k73k121k169k217k '06'26'16

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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

PASS
Mileage216,799 miles
Since last MOT+6,261 miles
PASS
Mileage210,538 miles
Since last MOT+14,924 miles
PASS
Mileage195,614 miles
Since last MOT+31 miles
FAIL
Mileage195,583 miles
Since last MOT+12,038 miles
PASS
Mileage183,545 miles
Since last MOT+10,304 miles
PASS
Mileage173,241 miles
Since last MOT+12,871 miles
PASS
Mileage160,370 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage160,366 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage160,363 miles
Since last MOT+14,797 miles
PASS
Mileage145,566 miles
Since last MOT+5,534 miles
PASS
Mileage140,032 miles
FAIL
Mileage141,017 miles
Since last MOT+8,525 miles
PASS
Mileage132,492 miles
Since last MOT+8,156 miles
PASS
Mileage124,336 miles
Since last MOT+8,774 miles
PASS
Mileage115,562 miles
Since last MOT+7,953 miles
PASS
Mileage107,609 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,609 miles
Since last MOT+10,492 miles
PASS
Mileage97,117 miles
Since last MOT+13,583 miles
PASS
Mileage83,534 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,532 miles
Since last MOT+9,280 miles
PASS
Mileage74,252 miles
Since last MOT+9,165 miles
PASS
Mileage65,087 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,087 miles
Since last MOT+8,048 miles
PASS
Mileage57,039 miles
Since last MOT+13,076 miles
PASS
Mileage43,963 miles
Since last MOT+7,638 miles
PASS
Mileage36,325 miles
Since last MOT+11,740 miles
PASS
Mileage24,585 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 XTP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeNC — Newcastle, North
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About NC03 XTP

What car is NC03 XTP?

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

What is the mileage of NC03 XTP?

The last recorded mileage for NC03 XTP was 216,799 miles, recorded on 15 Apr 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NC03 XTP passed its MOT?

NC03 XTP has had 27 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (20 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 15 Apr 2026.

Is NC03 XTP ULEZ compliant?

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

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