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EF03 AXY

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 3200cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine3200cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£265–£630

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 3200cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 2 (91% pass rate). It has 82,651 miles on the clock, averaging 3,273 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 3.2 VR6 engine is known for serpentine belt tensioner.

MOT & Mileage History for EF03 AXY

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
82,651
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
91%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
3,273

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading82,651 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,789
Average per year3,273
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF03 AXY 18k34k50k67k83k '06'26'16

Check EF03 AXY

Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage82,651 miles
Since last MOT+4,789 miles
PASS
Mileage77,862 miles
Since last MOT+945 miles
PASS
Mileage76,917 miles
Since last MOT+1,805 miles
PASS
Mileage75,112 miles
Since last MOT+1,863 miles
PASS
Mileage73,249 miles
Since last MOT+2,774 miles
PASS
Mileage70,475 miles
Since last MOT+293 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,182 miles
Since last MOT+5,281 miles
PASS
Mileage64,901 miles
Since last MOT+10,657 miles
PASS
Mileage54,244 miles
Since last MOT+5,808 miles
PASS
Mileage48,436 miles
Since last MOT+2,990 miles
PASS
Mileage45,446 miles
Since last MOT+3,834 miles
PASS
Mileage41,612 miles
Since last MOT+2,402 miles
PASS
Mileage39,210 miles
Since last MOT+1,893 miles
PASS
Mileage37,317 miles
Since last MOT+1,436 miles
PASS
Mileage35,881 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage35,881 miles
Since last MOT+3,636 miles
PASS
Mileage32,245 miles
Since last MOT+2,312 miles
PASS
Mileage29,933 miles
Since last MOT+2,338 miles
PASS
Mileage27,595 miles
Since last MOT+2,501 miles
PASS
Mileage25,094 miles
Since last MOT+3,896 miles
PASS
Mileage21,198 miles
Since last MOT+3,143 miles
PASS
Mileage18,055 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF03 AXY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3200cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEF — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About EF03 AXY

What car is EF03 AXY?

EF03 AXY is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (3200cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EF03 AXY?

The last recorded mileage for EF03 AXY was 82,651 miles, recorded on 10 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF03 AXY passed its MOT?

EF03 AXY has had 22 MOT tests with an 91% pass rate (20 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 10 Feb 2026.

Is EF03 AXY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EF03 AXY 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 EF03 AXY?

EF03 AXY is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.