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NL03 UXS

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 28 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 13 (54% pass rate). It has 187,944 miles on the clock, averaging 10,424 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 UXS

MOT Status
Due date passed
187,944
Last Mileage
Recorded
28
Total Tests
Since 2006
54%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 13 failed

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

13

MOT failures recorded

Out of 28 tests on record
10,424

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading187,944 miles
Reading date
Average per year10,424
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NL03 UXS 31k70k109k149k188k '06'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record

PASS
Mileage187,944 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage187,944 miles
Since last MOT+4,743 miles
PASS
Mileage183,201 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage183,201 miles
Since last MOT+8,211 miles
PASS
Mileage174,990 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage174,985 miles
Since last MOT+14,025 miles
PASS
Mileage160,960 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage160,955 miles
Since last MOT+10,603 miles
PASS
Mileage150,352 miles
Since last MOT+9,685 miles
PASS
Mileage140,667 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage140,667 miles
Since last MOT+7,565 miles
PASS
Mileage133,102 miles
Since last MOT+4,804 miles
PASS
Mileage128,298 miles
FAIL
Mileage128,299 miles
Since last MOT+11,639 miles
PASS
Mileage116,660 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,654 miles
Since last MOT+11,821 miles
PASS
Mileage104,833 miles
Since last MOT+287 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,546 miles
Since last MOT+19,000 miles
PASS
Mileage85,546 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,544 miles
Since last MOT+25,941 miles
PASS
Mileage59,603 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,502 miles
Since last MOT+12,608 miles
PASS
Mileage56,894 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,894 miles
Since last MOT+14,291 miles
PASS
Mileage42,603 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage42,598 miles
Since last MOT+11,888 miles
PASS
Mileage30,710 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage30,710 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 UXS
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 UXS

What car is NL03 UXS?

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

What is the mileage of NL03 UXS?

The last recorded mileage for NL03 UXS was 187,944 miles, recorded on 1 Apr 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NL03 UXS passed its MOT?

NL03 UXS has had 28 MOT tests with a 54% pass rate (15 passes, 13 failures). It last passed on 1 Apr 2021.

Is NL03 UXS ULEZ compliant?

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

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