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DF03 FPU

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Black Registered in Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlack
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 97,256 miles on the clock, averaging 5,099 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for DF03 FPU

MOT Status
Due date passed
97,256
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
5,099

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 reading97,256 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5
Average per year5,099
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DF03 FPU 45k58k71k84k97k '06'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage97,256 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,251 miles
Since last MOT+3,956 miles
PASS
Mileage93,295 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,293 miles
Since last MOT+9,285 miles
PASS
Mileage84,008 miles
Since last MOT+1,066 miles
PASS
Mileage82,942 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,942 miles
Since last MOTRetest
PASS
Mileage82,942 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
PASS
Mileage82,941 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,941 miles
Since last MOTRetest
PASS
Mileage82,941 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,941 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
PASS
Mileage82,937 miles
Since last MOT+201 miles
PASS
Mileage82,736 miles
Since last MOT+126 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,610 miles
Since last MOT+15,336 miles
PASS
Mileage67,274 miles
Since last MOT+22,181 miles
PASS
Mileage45,093 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 FPU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeDF — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About DF03 FPU

What car is DF03 FPU?

DF03 FPU is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Chester in 2003.

What is the mileage of DF03 FPU?

The last recorded mileage for DF03 FPU was 97,256 miles, recorded on 18 May 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DF03 FPU passed its MOT?

DF03 FPU has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 18 May 2016.

Is DF03 FPU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DF03 FPU 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 DF03 FPU?

DF03 FPU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.