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NL03 XOB

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Blue Registered in Newcastle, North · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlue
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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 144,301 miles on the clock, averaging 8,204 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for NL03 XOB

MOT Status
Due date passed
144,301
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
77%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
8,204

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading144,301 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,727
Average per year8,204
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NL03 XOB 44k69k94k119k144k '06'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage144,301 miles
Since last MOT+9,727 miles
PASS
Mileage134,574 miles
Since last MOT+527 miles
PASS
Mileage134,047 miles
Since last MOT+3,471 miles
PASS
Mileage130,576 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage130,576 miles
Since last MOT+20,942 miles
PASS
Mileage109,634 miles
Since last MOT+10,175 miles
PASS
Mileage99,459 miles
Since last MOT+7,047 miles
PASS
Mileage92,412 miles
Since last MOT+8,918 miles
PASS
Mileage83,494 miles
Since last MOT+10,561 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,933 miles
Since last MOT+14,985 miles
PASS
Mileage57,948 miles
Since last MOT+344 miles
PASS
Mileage57,604 miles
Since last MOT+14,064 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,540 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About NL03 XOB

What car is NL03 XOB?

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

What is the mileage of NL03 XOB?

The last recorded mileage for NL03 XOB was 144,301 miles, recorded on 29 May 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NL03 XOB passed its MOT?

NL03 XOB has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 29 May 2018.

Is NL03 XOB ULEZ compliant?

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

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