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FB03 HFE

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
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 1598cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 10 (58% pass rate). It has 143,273 miles on the clock, averaging 7,308 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.

MOT & Mileage History for FB03 HFE

MOT Status
Due date passed
143,273
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
58%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
7,308

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading143,273 miles
Reading date
Miles last year568
Average per year7,308
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FB03 HFE 43k68k93k118k143k '06'20'13

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage143,273 miles
Since last MOT+568 miles
FAIL
Mileage142,705 miles
Since last MOT+2,186 miles
PASS
Mileage140,519 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage140,519 miles
Since last MOT+1,994 miles
PASS
Mileage138,525 miles
Since last MOT+19 miles
FAIL
Mileage138,506 miles
Since last MOT+2,844 miles
PASS
Mileage135,662 miles
Since last MOT+90 miles
FAIL
Mileage135,572 miles
Since last MOT+14,506 miles
PASS
Mileage121,066 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,055 miles
Since last MOT+9,607 miles
PASS
Mileage111,448 miles
Since last MOT+9,484 miles
PASS
Mileage101,964 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,964 miles
Since last MOT+7,997 miles
PASS
Mileage93,967 miles
Since last MOT+4,600 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,367 miles
Since last MOT+262 miles
PASS
Mileage89,105 miles
Since last MOT+10,313 miles
PASS
Mileage78,792 miles
Since last MOT+8,407 miles
PASS
Mileage70,385 miles
Since last MOT+7,454 miles
PASS
Mileage62,931 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,931 miles
Since last MOT+7,617 miles
PASS
Mileage55,314 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,311 miles
Since last MOT+2,460 miles
PASS
Mileage52,851 miles
Since last MOT+9,483 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,368 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB03 HFE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFB — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About FB03 HFE

What car is FB03 HFE?

FB03 HFE is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of FB03 HFE?

The last recorded mileage for FB03 HFE was 143,273 miles, recorded on 28 Mar 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FB03 HFE passed its MOT?

FB03 HFE has had 24 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (14 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 28 Mar 2020.

Is FB03 HFE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FB03 HFE 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 FB03 HFE?

FB03 HFE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.