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AX03 XBL

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Ipswich, 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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 8 (67% pass rate). It has 145,823 miles on the clock, averaging 8,144 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for AX03 XBL

MOT Status
Due date passed
145,823
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
8,144

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading145,823 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,225
Average per year8,144
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AX03 XBL 22k53k84k115k146k '06'21'14

Check AX03 XBL

Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage145,823 miles
Since last MOT+1,225 miles
FAIL
Mileage144,598 miles
Since last MOT+11,768 miles
PASS
Mileage132,830 miles
Since last MOT+33 miles
FAIL
Mileage132,797 miles
Since last MOT+7,686 miles
PASS
Mileage125,111 miles
Since last MOT+9,195 miles
PASS
Mileage115,916 miles
Since last MOT+4,629 miles
PASS
Mileage111,287 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,287 miles
Since last MOT+7,175 miles
PASS
Mileage104,112 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,112 miles
Since last MOT+8,329 miles
PASS
Mileage95,783 miles
Since last MOT+5,883 miles
PASS
Mileage89,900 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,900 miles
Since last MOT+7,435 miles
PASS
Mileage82,465 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,465 miles
Since last MOT+7,084 miles
PASS
Mileage75,381 miles
Since last MOT+7,734 miles
PASS
Mileage67,647 miles
Since last MOT+6,769 miles
PASS
Mileage60,878 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,878 miles
Since last MOT+7,114 miles
PASS
Mileage53,764 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,764 miles
Since last MOT+5,760 miles
PASS
Mileage48,004 miles
Since last MOT+10,290 miles
PASS
Mileage37,714 miles
Since last MOT+15,678 miles
PASS
Mileage22,036 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 XBL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAX — Ipswich, Anglia
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About AX03 XBL

What car is AX03 XBL?

AX03 XBL is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Ipswich in 2003.

What is the mileage of AX03 XBL?

The last recorded mileage for AX03 XBL was 145,823 miles, recorded on 15 Sep 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AX03 XBL passed its MOT?

AX03 XBL has had 24 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (16 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 15 Sep 2021.

Is AX03 XBL ULEZ compliant?

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

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