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NL03 UWR

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Red Registered in Newcastle, North · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourRed
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 3 (83% pass rate). It has 161,325 miles on the clock, averaging 9,662 miles per year, above 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 UWR

MOT Status
Due date passed
161,325
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
83%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
9,662

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 reading161,325 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,662
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for NL03 UWR 18k54k90k125k161k '06'20'15

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage161,325 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage161,325 miles
Since last MOT+8,176 miles
PASS
Mileage153,149 miles
Since last MOT+9,147 miles
PASS
Mileage144,002 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage144,000 miles
Since last MOT+8,666 miles
PASS
Mileage135,334 miles
Since last MOT+8,668 miles
PASS
Mileage126,666 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,664 miles
Since last MOT+10,897 miles
PASS
Mileage115,767 miles
Since last MOT+9,392 miles
PASS
Mileage106,375 miles
Since last MOT+11,143 miles
PASS
Mileage95,232 miles
Since last MOT+12,572 miles
PASS
Mileage82,660 miles
Since last MOT+12,364 miles
PASS
Mileage70,296 miles
Since last MOT+10,639 miles
PASS
Mileage59,657 miles
Since last MOT+9,592 miles
PASS
Mileage50,065 miles
Since last MOT+10,420 miles
PASS
Mileage39,645 miles
Since last MOT+10,169 miles
PASS
Mileage29,476 miles
Since last MOT+11,671 miles
PASS
Mileage17,805 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About NL03 UWR

What car is NL03 UWR?

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

What is the mileage of NL03 UWR?

The last recorded mileage for NL03 UWR was 161,325 miles, recorded on 11 Dec 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NL03 UWR passed its MOT?

NL03 UWR has had 18 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (15 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 11 Dec 2020.

Is NL03 UWR ULEZ compliant?

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

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