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NL03 LLP

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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 3 (73% pass rate). It has 173,514 miles on the clock, averaging 9,158 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 NL03 LLP

MOT Status
Due date passed
173,514
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
9,158

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 reading173,514 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,158
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for NL03 LLP 108k124k141k157k174k '06'13'10

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage173,514 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage173,514 miles
Since last MOT+12,816 miles
PASS
Mileage160,698 miles
Since last MOT+7,989 miles
PASS
Mileage152,709 miles
Since last MOT+9,469 miles
PASS
Mileage143,240 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage143,238 miles
Since last MOT+9,760 miles
PASS
Mileage133,478 miles
Since last MOT+8,839 miles
PASS
Mileage124,639 miles
Since last MOT+81 miles
FAIL
Mileage124,558 miles
Since last MOT+9,481 miles
PASS
Mileage115,077 miles
Since last MOT+6,929 miles
PASS
Mileage108,148 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

RegistrationNL03 LLP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeNL — Newcastle, North
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About NL03 LLP

What car is NL03 LLP?

NL03 LLP is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2003.

What is the mileage of NL03 LLP?

The last recorded mileage for NL03 LLP was 173,514 miles, recorded on 20 Apr 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NL03 LLP passed its MOT?

NL03 LLP has had 11 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (8 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 20 Apr 2013.

Is NL03 LLP ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, NL03 LLP 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 NL03 LLP?

NL03 LLP is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.