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AP03 FGV

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Blue Registered in Norwich, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1598cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 8 (67% pass rate). It has 121,594 miles on the clock, averaging 4,997 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.

MOT & Mileage History for AP03 FGV

MOT Status
Due date passed
121,594
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
4,997

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading121,594 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6
Average per year4,997
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AP03 FGV 27k51k74k98k122k '06'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage121,594 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,588 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,585 miles
Since last MOT+1,855 miles
PASS
Mileage119,730 miles
Since last MOT+532 miles
PASS
Mileage119,198 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,198 miles
Since last MOT+292 miles
PASS
Mileage118,906 miles
Since last MOT+58 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,848 miles
Since last MOT+1,859 miles
PASS
Mileage116,989 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,989 miles
Since last MOT+2,390 miles
PASS
Mileage114,599 miles
Since last MOT+3,924 miles
PASS
Mileage110,675 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,674 miles
Since last MOT+2,647 miles
PASS
Mileage108,027 miles
Since last MOT+4,148 miles
PASS
Mileage103,879 miles
Since last MOT+5,822 miles
PASS
Mileage98,057 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,057 miles
Since last MOT+6,959 miles
PASS
Mileage91,098 miles
Since last MOT+5,860 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,238 miles
Since last MOT+12,422 miles
PASS
Mileage72,816 miles
Since last MOT+12,815 miles
PASS
Mileage60,001 miles
Since last MOT+10,850 miles
PASS
Mileage49,151 miles
Since last MOT+15,809 miles
PASS
Mileage33,342 miles
Since last MOT+6,237 miles
PASS
Mileage27,105 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 FGV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAP — Norwich, Anglia
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About AP03 FGV

What car is AP03 FGV?

AP03 FGV is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Norwich in 2003.

What is the mileage of AP03 FGV?

The last recorded mileage for AP03 FGV was 121,594 miles, recorded on 27 May 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AP03 FGV passed its MOT?

AP03 FGV has had 24 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (16 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 27 May 2025.

Is AP03 FGV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AP03 FGV is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is AP03 FGV?

AP03 FGV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.