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AP03 FXV

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Norwich, Anglia · 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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 9 (55% pass rate). It has 276,970 miles on the clock, averaging 14,339 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 AP03 FXV

MOT Status
Due date passed
276,970
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
55%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
14,339

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 reading276,970 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9
Average per year14,339
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AP03 FXV 76k126k176k227k277k '06'20'15

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage276,970 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage276,961 miles
Since last MOT+19,143 miles
PASS
Mileage257,818 miles
Since last MOT+296 miles
FAIL
Mileage257,522 miles
Since last MOT+8,765 miles
PASS
Mileage248,757 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage248,754 miles
Since last MOT+12,058 miles
PASS
Mileage236,696 miles
Since last MOT+193 miles
FAIL
Mileage236,503 miles
Since last MOT+9,272 miles
PASS
Mileage227,231 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage227,231 miles
Since last MOT+17,234 miles
PASS
Mileage209,997 miles
Since last MOT+12,678 miles
FAIL
Mileage197,319 miles
Since last MOT+15,753 miles
PASS
Mileage181,566 miles
Since last MOT+7,280 miles
PASS
Mileage174,286 miles
Since last MOT+8,405 miles
PASS
Mileage165,881 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage165,881 miles
Since last MOT+19,797 miles
PASS
Mileage146,084 miles
Since last MOT+20,304 miles
PASS
Mileage125,780 miles
Since last MOT+22,435 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,345 miles
Since last MOT+27,494 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,851 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 FXV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAP — Norwich, Anglia
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About AP03 FXV

What car is AP03 FXV?

AP03 FXV is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Norwich in 2003.

What is the mileage of AP03 FXV?

The last recorded mileage for AP03 FXV was 276,970 miles, recorded on 16 Jun 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AP03 FXV passed its MOT?

AP03 FXV has had 20 MOT tests with a 55% pass rate (11 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 16 Jun 2020.

Is AP03 FXV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AP03 FXV 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 AP03 FXV?

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