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AX03 XUW

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Silver Registered in Ipswich, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 1390cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 2 (89% pass rate). It has 94,219 miles on the clock, averaging 5,180 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for AX03 XUW

MOT Status
Due date passed
94,219
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
89%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
5,180

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading94,219 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,180
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AX03 XUW 15k35k55k74k94k '06'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage94,219 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,219 miles
Since last MOT+6,673 miles
PASS
Mileage87,546 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,546 miles
Since last MOT+6,701 miles
PASS
Mileage80,845 miles
Since last MOT+2,337 miles
PASS
Mileage78,508 miles
Since last MOT+4,021 miles
PASS
Mileage74,487 miles
Since last MOT+5,087 miles
PASS
Mileage69,400 miles
Since last MOT+5,001 miles
PASS
Mileage64,399 miles
Since last MOT+5,170 miles
PASS
Mileage59,229 miles
Since last MOT+6,673 miles
PASS
Mileage52,556 miles
Since last MOT+6,017 miles
PASS
Mileage46,539 miles
Since last MOT+6,714 miles
PASS
Mileage39,825 miles
Since last MOT+5,498 miles
PASS
Mileage34,327 miles
Since last MOT+5,549 miles
PASS
Mileage28,778 miles
Since last MOT+5,536 miles
PASS
Mileage23,242 miles
Since last MOT+3,955 miles
PASS
Mileage19,287 miles
Since last MOT+4,206 miles
PASS
Mileage15,081 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 XUW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAX — Ipswich, Anglia
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About AX03 XUW

What car is AX03 XUW?

AX03 XUW is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Ipswich in 2003.

What is the mileage of AX03 XUW?

The last recorded mileage for AX03 XUW was 94,219 miles, recorded on 30 Oct 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AX03 XUW passed its MOT?

AX03 XUW has had 18 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (16 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 30 Oct 2021.

Is AX03 XUW ULEZ compliant?

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

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