Vehicle summary
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 1598cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 5 (77% pass rate). It has 164,644 miles on the clock, averaging 5,624 miles per year, 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 BG03 XBF
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 164,644 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2,555 |
| Average per year | 5,624 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | BG03 XBF |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | BG — Birmingham, Birmingham |
| Age identifier | 03 — March 2003 to August 2003 |
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About BG03 XBF
What car is BG03 XBF?
BG03 XBF is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.
What is the mileage of BG03 XBF?
The last recorded mileage for BG03 XBF was 164,644 miles, recorded on 18 Jan 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BG03 XBF passed its MOT?
BG03 XBF has had 22 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (17 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 18 Jan 2023.
Is BG03 XBF ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BG03 XBF 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 BG03 XBF?
BG03 XBF is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.