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NL03 UWU

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Black Registered in Newcastle, North · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 1390cc has had 7 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing 2 (71% pass rate). It has 87,473 miles on the clock, averaging 13,002 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for NL03 UWU

MOT Status
Due date passed
87,473
Last Mileage
Recorded
7
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
5 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 7 tests on record
13,002

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 reading87,473 miles
Reading date
Miles last year16,340
Average per year13,002
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for NL03 UWU 33k46k60k74k87k '06'10'08

Check NL03 UWU

Full MOT Test History 7 tests on record

PASS
Mileage87,473 miles
Since last MOT+16,340 miles
PASS
Mileage71,133 miles
Since last MOT+10,452 miles
PASS
Mileage60,681 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,681 miles
Since last MOT+19,055 miles
PASS
Mileage41,626 miles
Since last MOT+9,078 miles
PASS
Mileage32,548 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage32,548 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL03 UWU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeNL — Newcastle, North
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About NL03 UWU

What car is NL03 UWU?

NL03 UWU is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2003.

What is the mileage of NL03 UWU?

The last recorded mileage for NL03 UWU was 87,473 miles, recorded on 17 May 2010 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NL03 UWU passed its MOT?

NL03 UWU has had 7 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (5 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 17 May 2010.

Is NL03 UWU ULEZ compliant?

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

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