Vehicle summary
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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 9 (63% pass rate). It has 161,908 miles on the clock, averaging 7,732 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for NL03 XOW
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 161,908 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2,334 |
| Average per year | 7,732 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record
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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
| Registration | NL03 XOW |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | NL — Newcastle, North |
| Age identifier | 03 — March 2003 to August 2003 |
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About NL03 XOW
What car is NL03 XOW?
NL03 XOW is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2003.
What is the mileage of NL03 XOW?
The last recorded mileage for NL03 XOW was 161,908 miles, recorded on 17 Sep 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has NL03 XOW passed its MOT?
NL03 XOW has had 24 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (15 passes, 9 failures). It last was tested on 17 Sep 2021.
Is NL03 XOW ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, NL03 XOW 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 XOW?
NL03 XOW is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.