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NL03 PGY

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Newcastle, North · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 7 (63% pass rate). It has 160,847 miles on the clock, averaging 10,605 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 PGY

MOT Status
Due date passed
160,847
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
10,605

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading160,847 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,858
Average per year10,605
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NL03 PGY 45k74k103k132k161k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage160,847 miles
Since last MOT+7,858 miles
PASS
Mileage152,989 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage152,978 miles
Since last MOT+5,879 miles
PASS
Mileage147,099 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage147,090 miles
Since last MOT+10,908 miles
PASS
Mileage136,182 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage136,181 miles
Since last MOT+3,467 miles
PASS
Mileage132,714 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage132,714 miles
Since last MOT+9,583 miles
PASS
Mileage123,131 miles
Since last MOT+16,752 miles
PASS
Mileage106,379 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,379 miles
Since last MOT+18,844 miles
PASS
Mileage87,535 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,535 miles
Since last MOT+7,792 miles
PASS
Mileage79,743 miles
Since last MOT+13,515 miles
PASS
Mileage66,228 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,228 miles
Since last MOT+15,665 miles
PASS
Mileage50,563 miles
Since last MOT+5,267 miles
PASS
Mileage45,296 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 PGY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeNL — Newcastle, North
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About NL03 PGY

What car is NL03 PGY?

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

What is the mileage of NL03 PGY?

The last recorded mileage for NL03 PGY was 160,847 miles, recorded on 4 Feb 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NL03 PGY passed its MOT?

NL03 PGY has had 19 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (12 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 4 Feb 2017.

Is NL03 PGY ULEZ compliant?

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

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