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NL03 WHG

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Newcastle, North · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 141,971 miles on the clock, averaging 9,727 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 WHG

MOT Status
Due date passed
141,971
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
9,727

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading141,971 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,359
Average per year9,727
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NL03 WHG 21k51k81k112k142k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage141,971 miles
Since last MOT+4,359 miles
FAIL
Mileage137,612 miles
Since last MOT+9,247 miles
PASS
Mileage128,365 miles
Since last MOT+9,946 miles
PASS
Mileage118,419 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,419 miles
Since last MOT+23,761 miles
PASS
Mileage94,658 miles
Since last MOT+27,010 miles
PASS
Mileage67,648 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,648 miles
Since last MOT+4,627 miles
PASS
Mileage63,021 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,020 miles
Since last MOT+6,076 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,944 miles
Since last MOT+5,225 miles
PASS
Mileage51,719 miles
Since last MOT+6,005 miles
PASS
Mileage45,714 miles
Since last MOT+5,657 miles
PASS
Mileage40,057 miles
Since last MOT+6,548 miles
PASS
Mileage33,509 miles
Since last MOT+6,446 miles
PASS
Mileage27,063 miles
Since last MOT+6,420 miles
PASS
Mileage20,643 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 WHG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeNL — Newcastle, North
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About NL03 WHG

What car is NL03 WHG?

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

What is the mileage of NL03 WHG?

The last recorded mileage for NL03 WHG was 141,971 miles, recorded on 18 Oct 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NL03 WHG passed its MOT?

NL03 WHG has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 18 Oct 2018.

Is NL03 WHG ULEZ compliant?

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

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