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DF03 HFS

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlue
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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 5 (78% pass rate). It has 173,217 miles on the clock, averaging 8,647 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for DF03 HFS

MOT Status
Due date passed
173,217
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
78%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
8,647

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading173,217 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,709
Average per year8,647
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for DF03 HFS 22k59k97k135k173k '06'23'16

Check DF03 HFS

Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage173,217 miles
Since last MOT+6,709 miles
PASS
Mileage166,508 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage166,498 miles
Since last MOT+11,646 miles
PASS
Mileage154,852 miles
Since last MOT+9,701 miles
PASS
Mileage145,151 miles
Since last MOT+11,446 miles
PASS
Mileage133,705 miles
Since last MOT+11,294 miles
PASS
Mileage122,411 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage122,411 miles
Since last MOT+13,745 miles
PASS
Mileage108,666 miles
Since last MOT+12,822 miles
PASS
Mileage95,844 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,844 miles
Since last MOT+9,816 miles
PASS
Mileage86,028 miles
Since last MOT+5,460 miles
PASS
Mileage80,568 miles
Since last MOT+5,647 miles
PASS
Mileage74,921 miles
Since last MOT+4,755 miles
PASS
Mileage70,166 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,166 miles
Since last MOT+5,448 miles
PASS
Mileage64,718 miles
Since last MOT+5,124 miles
PASS
Mileage59,594 miles
Since last MOT+4,650 miles
PASS
Mileage54,944 miles
Since last MOT+4,677 miles
PASS
Mileage50,267 miles
Since last MOT+5,719 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,548 miles
Since last MOT+11,944 miles
PASS
Mileage32,604 miles
Since last MOT+11,089 miles
PASS
Mileage21,515 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 HFS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
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 HFS

What car is DF03 HFS?

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

What is the mileage of DF03 HFS?

The last recorded mileage for DF03 HFS was 173,217 miles, recorded on 4 Dec 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DF03 HFS passed its MOT?

DF03 HFS has had 23 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (18 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 4 Dec 2023.

Is DF03 HFS ULEZ compliant?

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

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