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VE03 DGU

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 9 (63% pass rate). It has 198,690 miles on the clock, averaging 9,614 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 VE03 DGU

MOT Status
Due date passed
198,690
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
9,614

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading198,690 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year9,614
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VE03 DGU 59k94k129k164k199k '06'20'14

Check VE03 DGU

Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage198,690 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage198,689 miles
Since last MOT+10,167 miles
PASS
Mileage188,522 miles
Since last MOT+82 miles
FAIL
Mileage188,440 miles
Since last MOT+11,661 miles
PASS
Mileage176,779 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage176,779 miles
Since last MOT+14,076 miles
PASS
Mileage162,703 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage162,703 miles
Since last MOT+12,725 miles
PASS
Mileage149,978 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage149,978 miles
Since last MOT+11,588 miles
PASS
Mileage138,390 miles
Since last MOT+11,089 miles
PASS
Mileage127,301 miles
Since last MOT+5,209 miles
PASS
Mileage122,092 miles
Since last MOT+5,460 miles
PASS
Mileage116,632 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,632 miles
Since last MOT+4,367 miles
PASS
Mileage112,265 miles
Since last MOT+3,903 miles
PASS
Mileage108,362 miles
Since last MOT+6,342 miles
PASS
Mileage102,020 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,020 miles
Since last MOT+8,481 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,539 miles
Since last MOT+6,684 miles
PASS
Mileage86,855 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,850 miles
Since last MOT+10,346 miles
PASS
Mileage76,504 miles
Since last MOT+17,185 miles
PASS
Mileage59,319 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

RegistrationVE03 DGU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeVE — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About VE03 DGU

What car is VE03 DGU?

VE03 DGU is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Worcester in 2003.

What is the mileage of VE03 DGU?

The last recorded mileage for VE03 DGU was 198,690 miles, recorded on 12 Nov 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VE03 DGU passed its MOT?

VE03 DGU has had 24 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (15 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 12 Nov 2020.

Is VE03 DGU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, VE03 DGU 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 VE03 DGU?

VE03 DGU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.