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AX03 XRP

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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 11 (56% pass rate). It has 259,931 miles on the clock, averaging 12,862 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 AX03 XRP

MOT Status
Due date passed
259,931
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
56%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 11 failed

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

11

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
12,862

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading259,931 miles
Reading date
Average per year12,862
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AX03 XRP 40k95k150k205k260k '06'23'16

Check AX03 XRP

Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage259,931 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage259,931 miles
Since last MOT+10,424 miles
PASS
Mileage249,507 miles
Since last MOT+74 miles
FAIL
Mileage249,433 miles
Since last MOT+12,344 miles
PASS
Mileage237,089 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage237,078 miles
Since last MOT+8,990 miles
PASS
Mileage228,088 miles
Since last MOT+10,011 miles
PASS
Mileage218,077 miles
Since last MOT+24 miles
FAIL
Mileage218,053 miles
Since last MOT+10,610 miles
PASS
Mileage207,443 miles
Since last MOT+9,864 miles
PASS
Mileage197,579 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage197,577 miles
Since last MOT+10,183 miles
PASS
Mileage187,394 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage187,394 miles
Since last MOT+12,817 miles
PASS
Mileage174,577 miles
Since last MOT+22,508 miles
PASS
Mileage152,069 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage152,069 miles
Since last MOT+20,488 miles
FAIL
Mileage131,581 miles
Since last MOT+17,355 miles
PASS
Mileage114,226 miles
Since last MOT+13,872 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,354 miles
Since last MOT+11,607 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,747 miles
Since last MOT+11,568 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,179 miles
Since last MOT+13,654 miles
PASS
Mileage63,525 miles
Since last MOT+13,213 miles
PASS
Mileage50,312 miles
Since last MOT+10,191 miles
PASS
Mileage40,121 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 XRP
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 XRP

What car is AX03 XRP?

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

What is the mileage of AX03 XRP?

The last recorded mileage for AX03 XRP was 259,931 miles, recorded on 4 Sep 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AX03 XRP passed its MOT?

AX03 XRP has had 25 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (14 passes, 11 failures). It last passed on 4 Sep 2023.

Is AX03 XRP ULEZ compliant?

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

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