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VO03 DZL

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 30 MOT tests on record, passing 21 and failing 9 (70% pass rate). It has 166,726 miles on the clock, averaging 6,651 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 VO03 DZL

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
166,726
Last Mileage
Recorded
30
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
21 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 30 tests on record
6,651

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading166,726 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,193
Average per year6,651
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VO03 DZL 34k67k100k133k167k '06'26'17

Check VO03 DZL

Full MOT Test History 30 tests on record

PASS
Mileage166,726 miles
Since last MOT+6,193 miles
PASS
Mileage160,533 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage160,532 miles
Since last MOT+2,732 miles
PASS
Mileage157,800 miles
Since last MOT+5,955 miles
PASS
Mileage151,845 miles
Since last MOT+6,106 miles
PASS
Mileage145,739 miles
Since last MOT+5,485 miles
PASS
Mileage140,254 miles
Since last MOT+5,491 miles
PASS
Mileage134,763 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage134,763 miles
Since last MOT+4,852 miles
PASS
Mileage129,911 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,909 miles
Since last MOT+6,668 miles
PASS
Mileage123,241 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage123,239 miles
Since last MOT+6,702 miles
PASS
Mileage116,537 miles
Since last MOT+54 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,483 miles
Since last MOT+5,634 miles
PASS
Mileage110,849 miles
Since last MOT+1,456 miles
PASS
Mileage109,393 miles
Since last MOT+8,344 miles
PASS
Mileage101,049 miles
Since last MOT+8,353 miles
PASS
Mileage92,696 miles
Since last MOT+7,141 miles
PASS
Mileage85,555 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,555 miles
Since last MOT+8,968 miles
PASS
Mileage76,587 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,587 miles
Since last MOT+9,447 miles
PASS
Mileage67,140 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,120 miles
Since last MOT+8,120 miles
PASS
Mileage59,000 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,000 miles
Since last MOT+8,753 miles
PASS
Mileage50,247 miles
Since last MOT+6,526 miles
PASS
Mileage43,721 miles
Since last MOT+9,919 miles
PASS
Mileage33,802 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 DZL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeVO — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About VO03 DZL

What car is VO03 DZL?

VO03 DZL is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Worcester in 2003.

What is the mileage of VO03 DZL?

The last recorded mileage for VO03 DZL was 166,726 miles, recorded on 15 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VO03 DZL passed its MOT?

VO03 DZL has had 30 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (21 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 15 Jun 2026.

Is VO03 DZL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, VO03 DZL 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 VO03 DZL?

VO03 DZL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.