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ES03 ERS

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 3189cc

Silver Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine3189cc
ColourSilver
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 3189cc has had 3 MOT tests on record, passing every one. It has 38,981 miles on the clock, averaging 5,353 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 3.2 VR6 engine is known for serpentine belt tensioner.

MOT & Mileage History for ES03 ERS

MOT Status
Due date passed
38,981
Last Mileage
Recorded
3
Total Tests
Since 2006
100%
Pass Rate
3 passed, 0 failed ✓

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

0

MOT failures recorded

Out of 3 tests on record
5,353

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading38,981 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,319
Average per year5,353
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for ES03 ERS 28k31k34k36k39k '06'08'07

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Full MOT Test History 3 tests on record

PASS
Mileage38,981 miles
Since last MOT+5,319 miles
PASS
Mileage33,662 miles
Since last MOT+5,484 miles
PASS
Mileage28,178 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationES03 ERS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3189cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeES — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About ES03 ERS

What car is ES03 ERS?

ES03 ERS is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (3189cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of ES03 ERS?

The last recorded mileage for ES03 ERS was 38,981 miles, recorded on 28 Apr 2008 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ES03 ERS passed its MOT?

ES03 ERS has had 3 MOT tests with an 100% pass rate (3 passes, 0 failures). It last passed on 28 Apr 2008.

Is ES03 ERS ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, ES03 ERS 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 ES03 ERS?

ES03 ERS is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.