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NL03 UXG

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Newcastle, North · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 4 MOT tests on record, passing 3 and failing once (75% pass rate). It has 103,787 miles on the clock, averaging 13,844 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 UXG

MOT Status
Due date passed
103,787
Last Mileage
Recorded
4
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
3 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 4 tests on record
13,844

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 reading103,787 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,168
Average per year13,844
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for NL03 UXG 73k81k89k96k104k '06'08'07

Check NL03 UXG

Full MOT Test History 4 tests on record

PASS
Mileage103,787 miles
Since last MOT+7,168 miles
PASS
Mileage96,619 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,619 miles
Since last MOT+23,155 miles
PASS
Mileage73,464 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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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 UXG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeNL — Newcastle, North
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About NL03 UXG

What car is NL03 UXG?

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

What is the mileage of NL03 UXG?

The last recorded mileage for NL03 UXG was 103,787 miles, recorded on 31 Jul 2008 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NL03 UXG passed its MOT?

NL03 UXG has had 4 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (3 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 31 Jul 2008.

Is NL03 UXG ULEZ compliant?

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

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