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AX03 XBR

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1595cc

Silver Registered in Ipswich, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1595cc
ColourSilver
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 1595cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 2 (89% pass rate). It has 45,048 miles on the clock, averaging 2,325 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 AX03 XBR

MOT Status
Due date passed
45,048
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
89%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
2,325

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

Low mileage
Latest reading45,048 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,497
Average per year2,325
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AX03 XBR 5k15k25k35k45k '06'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage45,048 miles
Since last MOT+3,497 miles
PASS
Mileage41,551 miles
Since last MOT+3,183 miles
PASS
Mileage38,368 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,368 miles
Since last MOT+2,570 miles
PASS
Mileage35,798 miles
Since last MOT+5,479 miles
PASS
Mileage30,319 miles
Since last MOT+3,759 miles
PASS
Mileage26,560 miles
Since last MOT+59 miles
FAIL
Mileage26,501 miles
Since last MOT+3,475 miles
PASS
Mileage23,026 miles
Since last MOT+3,652 miles
PASS
Mileage19,374 miles
Since last MOT+5,885 miles
PASS
Mileage13,489 miles
Since last MOT+886 miles
PASS
Mileage12,603 miles
Since last MOT+957 miles
PASS
Mileage11,646 miles
Since last MOT+964 miles
PASS
Mileage10,682 miles
Since last MOT+903 miles
PASS
Mileage9,779 miles
Since last MOT+922 miles
PASS
Mileage8,857 miles
Since last MOT+1,083 miles
PASS
Mileage7,774 miles
Since last MOT+1,221 miles
PASS
Mileage6,553 miles
Since last MOT+1,526 miles
PASS
Mileage5,027 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 XBR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1595cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAX — Ipswich, Anglia
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About AX03 XBR

What car is AX03 XBR?

AX03 XBR is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Ipswich in 2003.

What is the mileage of AX03 XBR?

The last recorded mileage for AX03 XBR was 45,048 miles, recorded on 23 Oct 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AX03 XBR passed its MOT?

AX03 XBR has had 19 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (17 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 23 Oct 2023.

Is AX03 XBR ULEZ compliant?

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

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