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ND03 RUW

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 164,717 miles on the clock, averaging 12,344 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 ND03 RUW

MOT Status
Due date passed
164,717
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
12,344

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading164,717 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,280
Average per year12,344
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for ND03 RUW 30k63k97k131k165k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage164,717 miles
Since last MOT+10,280 miles
PASS
Mileage154,437 miles
Since last MOT+6,524 miles
PASS
Mileage147,913 miles
Since last MOT+7,975 miles
PASS
Mileage139,938 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage139,937 miles
Since last MOT+17,378 miles
PASS
Mileage122,559 miles
Since last MOT+15,849 miles
PASS
Mileage106,710 miles
Since last MOT+40 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,670 miles
Since last MOT+14,605 miles
PASS
Mileage92,065 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,065 miles
Since last MOT+13,782 miles
PASS
Mileage78,283 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,283 miles
Since last MOT+11,347 miles
PASS
Mileage66,936 miles
Since last MOT+13,711 miles
PASS
Mileage53,225 miles
Since last MOT+12,588 miles
PASS
Mileage40,637 miles
Since last MOT+11,064 miles
PASS
Mileage29,573 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

RegistrationND03 RUW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeND — Newcastle, North
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About ND03 RUW

What car is ND03 RUW?

ND03 RUW is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2003.

What is the mileage of ND03 RUW?

The last recorded mileage for ND03 RUW was 164,717 miles, recorded on 13 Apr 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ND03 RUW passed its MOT?

ND03 RUW has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 13 Apr 2017.

Is ND03 RUW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, ND03 RUW 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 ND03 RUW?

ND03 RUW is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.