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EF03 BEY

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1781cc

Silver Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1781cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 1781cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 9 (57% pass rate). It has 161,283 miles on the clock, averaging 7,484 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EF03 BEY

MOT Status
Due date passed
161,283
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
57%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
7,484

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading161,283 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,484
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF03 BEY 42k72k102k131k161k '06'22'14

Check EF03 BEY

Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage161,283 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage161,283 miles
Since last MOT+2,760 miles
PASS
Mileage158,523 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage158,508 miles
Since last MOT+4,817 miles
PASS
Mileage153,691 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage153,691 miles
Since last MOT+2,918 miles
PASS
Mileage150,773 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage150,770 miles
Since last MOT+6,081 miles
PASS
Mileage144,689 miles
Since last MOT+6,661 miles
PASS
Mileage138,028 miles
Since last MOT+11,462 miles
PASS
Mileage126,566 miles
Since last MOT+11,101 miles
PASS
Mileage115,465 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,465 miles
Since last MOT+11,376 miles
PASS
Mileage104,089 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,089 miles
Since last MOT+9,317 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,772 miles
Since last MOT+10,951 miles
PASS
Mileage83,821 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,821 miles
Since last MOT+13,682 miles
PASS
Mileage70,139 miles
Since last MOT+11,315 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,824 miles
Since last MOT+16,821 miles
PASS
Mileage42,003 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF03 BEY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1781cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEF — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About EF03 BEY

What car is EF03 BEY?

EF03 BEY is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1781cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EF03 BEY?

The last recorded mileage for EF03 BEY was 161,283 miles, recorded on 19 Oct 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF03 BEY passed its MOT?

EF03 BEY has had 21 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (12 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 19 Oct 2022.

Is EF03 BEY ULEZ compliant?

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

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