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AX03 SXP

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Ipswich, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 6 (73% pass rate). It has 118,522 miles on the clock, averaging 5,224 miles per year, 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 AX03 SXP

MOT Status
Due date passed
118,522
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
5,224

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 reading118,522 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,224
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AX03 SXP 33k55k76k97k119k '06'22'15

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage118,522 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,522 miles
Since last MOT+7,054 miles
PASS
Mileage111,468 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,468 miles
Since last MOT+5,721 miles
PASS
Mileage105,747 miles
Since last MOT+4,512 miles
PASS
Mileage101,235 miles
Since last MOT+10,031 miles
PASS
Mileage91,204 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,204 miles
Since last MOT+9,764 miles
PASS
Mileage81,440 miles
Since last MOT+10,249 miles
PASS
Mileage71,191 miles
Since last MOT+1,020 miles
PASS
Mileage70,171 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,171 miles
Since last MOT+1,378 miles
PASS
Mileage68,793 miles
Since last MOT+1,656 miles
PASS
Mileage67,137 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,137 miles
Since last MOT+3,114 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,023 miles
Since last MOT+2,619 miles
PASS
Mileage61,404 miles
Since last MOT+2,854 miles
PASS
Mileage58,550 miles
Since last MOT+2,935 miles
PASS
Mileage55,615 miles
Since last MOT+2,495 miles
PASS
Mileage53,120 miles
Since last MOT+9,109 miles
PASS
Mileage44,011 miles
Since last MOT+10,636 miles
PASS
Mileage33,375 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 SXP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAX — Ipswich, Anglia
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About AX03 SXP

What car is AX03 SXP?

AX03 SXP is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Ipswich in 2003.

What is the mileage of AX03 SXP?

The last recorded mileage for AX03 SXP was 118,522 miles, recorded on 21 Oct 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AX03 SXP passed its MOT?

AX03 SXP has had 22 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (16 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 21 Oct 2022.

Is AX03 SXP ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AX03 SXP 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 AX03 SXP?

AX03 SXP is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.