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NL03 OLC

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Newcastle, North · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1598cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 121,443 miles on the clock, averaging 7,498 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.

MOT & Mileage History for NL03 OLC

MOT Status
Due date passed
121,443
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
79%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
7,498

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading121,443 miles
Reading date
Miles last year-9,987
Average per year7,498
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NL03 OLC 34k56k78k100k121k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage121,443 miles
PASS
Mileage131,430 miles
Since last MOT+20,581 miles
PASS
Mileage110,849 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,849 miles
Since last MOT+6,294 miles
PASS
Mileage104,555 miles
Since last MOT+7,263 miles
PASS
Mileage97,292 miles
Since last MOT+7,363 miles
PASS
Mileage89,929 miles
Since last MOT+8,278 miles
PASS
Mileage81,651 miles
Since last MOT+9,259 miles
PASS
Mileage72,392 miles
Since last MOT+8,693 miles
PASS
Mileage63,699 miles
Since last MOT+6,115 miles
PASS
Mileage57,584 miles
Since last MOT+23 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,561 miles
Since last MOT+11,676 miles
PASS
Mileage45,885 miles
Since last MOT+11,776 miles
FAIL
Mileage34,109 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL03 OLC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeNL — Newcastle, North
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About NL03 OLC

What car is NL03 OLC?

NL03 OLC is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2003.

What is the mileage of NL03 OLC?

The last recorded mileage for NL03 OLC was 121,443 miles, recorded on 18 Oct 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NL03 OLC passed its MOT?

NL03 OLC has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 18 Oct 2017.

Is NL03 OLC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, NL03 OLC is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is NL03 OLC?

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