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FA03 UVY

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Black Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 2 (83% pass rate). It has 143,205 miles on the clock, averaging 11,197 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for FA03 UVY

MOT Status
Due date passed
143,205
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
83%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
11,197

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading143,205 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,866
Average per year11,197
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FA03 UVY 38k65k91k117k143k '06'15'10

Check FA03 UVY

Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage143,205 miles
Since last MOT+2,866 miles
PASS
Mileage140,339 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage140,339 miles
Since last MOT+10,412 miles
PASS
Mileage129,927 miles
PASS
PASS
Mileage118,034 miles
Since last MOT+16,381 miles
PASS
Mileage101,653 miles
Since last MOT+19,601 miles
PASS
Mileage82,052 miles
Since last MOT+12,537 miles
PASS
Mileage69,515 miles
Since last MOT+16,793 miles
PASS
Mileage52,722 miles
Since last MOT+14,432 miles
PASS
Mileage38,290 miles
Since last MOT+19 miles
FAIL
Mileage38,271 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 UVY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFA — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About FA03 UVY

What car is FA03 UVY?

FA03 UVY is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of FA03 UVY?

The last recorded mileage for FA03 UVY was 143,205 miles, recorded on 23 Nov 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FA03 UVY passed its MOT?

FA03 UVY has had 12 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (10 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 23 Nov 2015.

Is FA03 UVY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FA03 UVY 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 FA03 UVY?

FA03 UVY is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.