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NG03 UWL

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 8 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing once (88% pass rate). It has 102,249 miles on the clock, averaging 9,898 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 NG03 UWL

MOT Status
Due date passed
102,249
Last Mileage
Recorded
8
Total Tests
Since 2006
88%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 8 tests on record
9,898

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 reading102,249 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,501
Average per year9,898
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for NG03 UWL 33k50k68k85k102k '06'13'10

Check NG03 UWL

Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record

PASS
Mileage102,249 miles
Since last MOT+6,501 miles
PASS
Mileage95,748 miles
Since last MOT+8,934 miles
PASS
Mileage86,814 miles
Since last MOT+7,899 miles
PASS
Mileage78,915 miles
Since last MOT+9,631 miles
PASS
Mileage69,284 miles
Since last MOT+9,739 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,545 miles
Since last MOT+12,198 miles
PASS
Mileage47,347 miles
Since last MOT+14,337 miles
PASS
Mileage33,010 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

RegistrationNG03 UWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeNG — Newcastle, North
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About NG03 UWL

What car is NG03 UWL?

NG03 UWL is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2003.

What is the mileage of NG03 UWL?

The last recorded mileage for NG03 UWL was 102,249 miles, recorded on 28 Jun 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NG03 UWL passed its MOT?

NG03 UWL has had 8 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (7 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 28 Jun 2013.

Is NG03 UWL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, NG03 UWL 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 NG03 UWL?

NG03 UWL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.