Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2003 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1595cc has had 10 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 3 (70% pass rate). It has 114,275 miles on the clock, averaging 10,897 miles per year, above 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 AY03 LFW
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 114,275 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 18,698 |
| Average per year | 10,897 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | AY03 LFW |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1595cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AY — Ipswich, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 03 — March 2003 to August 2003 |
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About AY03 LFW
What car is AY03 LFW?
AY03 LFW is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Ipswich in 2003.
What is the mileage of AY03 LFW?
The last recorded mileage for AY03 LFW was 114,275 miles, recorded on 31 Jan 2015 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AY03 LFW passed its MOT?
AY03 LFW has had 10 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (7 passes, 3 failures). It last was tested on 31 Jan 2015.
Is AY03 LFW ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AY03 LFW 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 AY03 LFW?
AY03 LFW is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.