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FJ03 DLX

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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 6 (60% pass rate). It has 73,127 miles on the clock, averaging 5,045 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 FJ03 DLX

MOT Status
Due date passed
73,127
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2005
60%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
5,045

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading73,127 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,045
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FJ03 DLX 24k37k49k61k73k '05'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage73,127 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,127 miles
Since last MOT+773 miles
PASS
Mileage72,354 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,353 miles
Since last MOT+11,875 miles
PASS
Mileage60,478 miles
Since last MOT+4,701 miles
PASS
Mileage55,777 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,777 miles
Since last MOT+6,783 miles
PASS
Mileage48,994 miles
Since last MOT+7,835 miles
PASS
Mileage41,159 miles
Since last MOT+164 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,995 miles
Since last MOT+4,082 miles
FAIL
Mileage36,913 miles
Since last MOT+4,992 miles
PASS
Mileage31,921 miles
Since last MOT+600 miles
FAIL
Mileage31,321 miles
Since last MOT+3,342 miles
PASS
Mileage27,979 miles
Since last MOT+3,554 miles
PASS
Mileage24,425 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 DLX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFJ — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About FJ03 DLX

What car is FJ03 DLX?

FJ03 DLX is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of FJ03 DLX?

The last recorded mileage for FJ03 DLX was 73,127 miles, recorded on 17 Jun 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FJ03 DLX passed its MOT?

FJ03 DLX has had 15 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (9 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 17 Jun 2015.

Is FJ03 DLX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FJ03 DLX 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 FJ03 DLX?

FJ03 DLX is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.