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NL03 OKB

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Newcastle, North · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 2 (80% pass rate). It has 171,040 miles on the clock, averaging 11,413 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 OKB

MOT Status
Due date passed
171,040
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
11,413

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading171,040 miles
Reading date
Miles last year133
Average per year11,413
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NL03 OKB 27k63k99k135k171k '06'18'09

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage171,040 miles
Since last MOT+133 miles
FAIL
Mileage170,907 miles
Since last MOT+75,502 miles
PASS
Mileage95,405 miles
Since last MOT+14,343 miles
PASS
Mileage81,062 miles
Since last MOT+29,706 miles
PASS
Mileage51,356 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,354 miles
Since last MOT+1,516 miles
PASS
Mileage49,838 miles
Since last MOT+5,661 miles
PASS
Mileage44,177 miles
Since last MOT+8,328 miles
PASS
Mileage35,849 miles
Since last MOT+8,764 miles
PASS
Mileage27,085 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 OKB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeNL — Newcastle, North
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About NL03 OKB

What car is NL03 OKB?

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

What is the mileage of NL03 OKB?

The last recorded mileage for NL03 OKB was 171,040 miles, recorded on 12 Oct 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NL03 OKB passed its MOT?

NL03 OKB has had 10 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (8 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 12 Oct 2018.

Is NL03 OKB ULEZ compliant?

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

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