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NL03 XPX

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 174,008 miles on the clock, averaging 13,215 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 XPX

MOT Status
Due date passed
174,008
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
13,215

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading174,008 miles
Reading date
Average per year13,215
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for NL03 XPX 42k75k108k141k174k '06'16'13

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage174,008 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage174,008 miles
Since last MOT+11,349 miles
PASS
Mileage162,659 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage162,659 miles
Since last MOT+15,240 miles
PASS
Mileage147,419 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage147,417 miles
Since last MOT+8,783 miles
PASS
Mileage138,634 miles
Since last MOT+35 miles
FAIL
Mileage138,599 miles
Since last MOT+8,088 miles
PASS
Mileage130,511 miles
Since last MOT+17,824 miles
PASS
Mileage112,687 miles
Since last MOT+17,803 miles
PASS
Mileage94,884 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,884 miles
Since last MOT+19,012 miles
PASS
Mileage75,872 miles
Since last MOT+13,099 miles
PASS
Mileage62,773 miles
Since last MOT+11,922 miles
PASS
Mileage50,851 miles
Since last MOT+9,012 miles
PASS
Mileage41,839 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL03 XPX
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 XPX

What car is NL03 XPX?

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

What is the mileage of NL03 XPX?

The last recorded mileage for NL03 XPX was 174,008 miles, recorded on 27 Oct 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NL03 XPX passed its MOT?

NL03 XPX has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 27 Oct 2016.

Is NL03 XPX ULEZ compliant?

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

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