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VE03 DLD

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 17 and failing 7 (71% pass rate). It has 168,076 miles on the clock, averaging 6,771 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for VE03 DLD

MOT Status
Due date passed
168,076
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
6,771

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading168,076 miles
Reading date
Miles last year16,599
Average per year6,771
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VE03 DLD 58k85k113k140k168k '06'22'14

Check VE03 DLD

Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage168,076 miles
Since last MOT+16,599 miles
PASS
Mileage151,477 miles
Since last MOT+6,866 miles
PASS
Mileage144,611 miles
Since last MOT+9,382 miles
PASS
Mileage135,229 miles
Since last MOT+3,753 miles
PASS
Mileage131,476 miles
Since last MOT+2,600 miles
PASS
Mileage128,876 miles
Since last MOT+115,990 miles
FAIL
Mileage12,886 miles
PASS
Mileage126,282 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage126,282 miles
Since last MOT+3,393 miles
PASS
Mileage122,889 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,869 miles
Since last MOT+3,475 miles
PASS
Mileage119,394 miles
Since last MOT+3,830 miles
PASS
Mileage115,564 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,554 miles
Since last MOT+9,080 miles
PASS
Mileage106,474 miles
Since last MOT+41 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,433 miles
Since last MOT+8,599 miles
PASS
Mileage97,834 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,834 miles
Since last MOT+8,662 miles
PASS
Mileage89,172 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,172 miles
Since last MOT+3,015 miles
PASS
Mileage86,157 miles
Since last MOT+5,262 miles
PASS
Mileage80,895 miles
Since last MOT+8,786 miles
PASS
Mileage72,109 miles
Since last MOT+14,482 miles
PASS
Mileage57,627 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 DLD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeVE — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About VE03 DLD

What car is VE03 DLD?

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

What is the mileage of VE03 DLD?

The last recorded mileage for VE03 DLD was 168,076 miles, recorded on 6 Sep 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VE03 DLD passed its MOT?

VE03 DLD has had 24 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (17 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 6 Sep 2022.

Is VE03 DLD ULEZ compliant?

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

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