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NG03 VJA

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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 250,269 miles on the clock, averaging 12,698 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 NG03 VJA

MOT Status
Due date passed
250,269
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
12,698

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 reading250,269 miles
Reading date
Miles last year-27
Average per year12,698
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NG03 VJA 60k107k155k203k250k '06'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage250,269 miles
FAIL
Mileage250,296 miles
Since last MOT+926 miles
FAIL
Mileage249,370 miles
Since last MOT+16,977 miles
PASS
Mileage232,393 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage232,393 miles
Since last MOT+11,509 miles
PASS
Mileage220,884 miles
Since last MOT+28,008 miles
PASS
Mileage192,876 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage192,876 miles
Since last MOT+12,427 miles
PASS
Mileage180,449 miles
Since last MOT+10,086 miles
FAIL
Mileage170,363 miles
Since last MOT+10,358 miles
PASS
Mileage160,005 miles
Since last MOT+166 miles
FAIL
Mileage159,839 miles
Since last MOT+8,287 miles
PASS
Mileage151,552 miles
Since last MOT+9,605 miles
PASS
Mileage141,947 miles
Since last MOT+10,727 miles
PASS
Mileage131,220 miles
Since last MOT+10,895 miles
PASS
Mileage120,325 miles
Since last MOT+12,433 miles
PASS
Mileage107,892 miles
Since last MOT+9,742 miles
PASS
Mileage98,150 miles
Since last MOT+20,269 miles
PASS
Mileage77,881 miles
Since last MOT+18,234 miles
PASS
Mileage59,647 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG03 VJA
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 VJA

What car is NG03 VJA?

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

What is the mileage of NG03 VJA?

The last recorded mileage for NG03 VJA was 250,269 miles, recorded on 3 Jun 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NG03 VJA passed its MOT?

NG03 VJA has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 3 Jun 2021.

Is NG03 VJA ULEZ compliant?

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

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