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NL03 OLG

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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 6 (74% pass rate). It has 151,894 miles on the clock, averaging 8,049 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for NL03 OLG

MOT Status
Due date passed
151,894
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
74%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
8,049

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 reading151,894 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,801
Average per year8,049
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NL03 OLG 20k53k86k119k152k '06'22'13

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage151,894 miles
Since last MOT+7,801 miles
PASS
Mileage144,093 miles
Since last MOT+6,876 miles
PASS
Mileage137,217 miles
Since last MOT+8,326 miles
PASS
Mileage128,891 miles
Since last MOT+9,269 miles
PASS
Mileage119,622 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,622 miles
Since last MOT+10,961 miles
PASS
Mileage108,661 miles
Since last MOT+10,305 miles
PASS
Mileage98,356 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,356 miles
Since last MOT+10,612 miles
PASS
Mileage87,744 miles
Since last MOT+6,353 miles
PASS
Mileage81,391 miles
Since last MOT+2,055 miles
PASS
Mileage79,336 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,336 miles
Since last MOT+4,305 miles
PASS
Mileage75,031 miles
Since last MOT+1,535 miles
PASS
Mileage73,496 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,496 miles
Since last MOT+8,198 miles
PASS
Mileage65,298 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,298 miles
Since last MOT+9,648 miles
PASS
Mileage55,650 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,650 miles
Since last MOT+14,897 miles
PASS
Mileage40,753 miles
Since last MOT+9,188 miles
PASS
Mileage31,565 miles
Since last MOT+12,053 miles
PASS
Mileage19,512 miles

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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 OLG
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 OLG

What car is NL03 OLG?

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

What is the mileage of NL03 OLG?

The last recorded mileage for NL03 OLG was 151,894 miles, recorded on 27 Aug 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NL03 OLG passed its MOT?

NL03 OLG has had 23 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (17 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 27 Aug 2022.

Is NL03 OLG ULEZ compliant?

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

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