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VE03 DXL

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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 6 (73% pass rate). It has 216,640 miles on the clock, averaging 9,993 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 DXL

MOT Status
Due date passed
216,640
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
9,993

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading216,640 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,993
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VE03 DXL 48k90k132k174k217k '06'23'15

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage216,640 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage216,640 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage216,625 miles
Since last MOT+7,801 miles
PASS
Mileage208,824 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage208,823 miles
Since last MOT+8,603 miles
PASS
Mileage200,220 miles
Since last MOT+12,989 miles
PASS
Mileage187,231 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage187,231 miles
Since last MOT+9,761 miles
PASS
Mileage177,470 miles
Since last MOT+8,514 miles
PASS
Mileage168,956 miles
Since last MOT+14,142 miles
PASS
Mileage154,814 miles
Since last MOT+11,551 miles
PASS
Mileage143,263 miles
Since last MOT+12,246 miles
PASS
Mileage131,017 miles
Since last MOT+12,512 miles
PASS
Mileage118,505 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,505 miles
Since last MOT+14,585 miles
PASS
Mileage103,920 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,920 miles
Since last MOT+14,897 miles
PASS
Mileage89,023 miles
Since last MOT+18,784 miles
PASS
Mileage70,239 miles
Since last MOT+7,358 miles
PASS
Mileage62,881 miles
Since last MOT+7,418 miles
PASS
Mileage55,463 miles
Since last MOT+7,774 miles
PASS
Mileage47,689 miles

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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 DXL
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 DXL

What car is VE03 DXL?

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

What is the mileage of VE03 DXL?

The last recorded mileage for VE03 DXL was 216,640 miles, recorded on 29 Jun 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VE03 DXL passed its MOT?

VE03 DXL has had 22 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (16 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 29 Jun 2023.

Is VE03 DXL ULEZ compliant?

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

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