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FJ03 XLT

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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 3 (86% pass rate). It has 36,083 miles on the clock, averaging 1,317 miles per year, well 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 XLT

MOT Status
Due date passed
36,083
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2007
86%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
1,317

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading36,083 miles
Reading date
Miles last year569
Average per year1,317
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FJ03 XLT 12k18k24k30k36k '07'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage36,083 miles
Since last MOT+569 miles
PASS
Mileage35,514 miles
Since last MOT+545 miles
PASS
Mileage34,969 miles
Since last MOT+531 miles
PASS
Mileage34,438 miles
Since last MOT+632 miles
PASS
Mileage33,806 miles
Since last MOT+549 miles
PASS
Mileage33,257 miles
Since last MOT+1,457 miles
PASS
Mileage31,800 miles
Since last MOT+1,403 miles
PASS
Mileage30,397 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage30,397 miles
Since last MOT+1,409 miles
PASS
Mileage28,988 miles
Since last MOT+1,464 miles
PASS
Mileage27,524 miles
Since last MOT+1,469 miles
PASS
Mileage26,055 miles
Since last MOT+1,676 miles
PASS
Mileage24,379 miles
Since last MOT+1,640 miles
PASS
Mileage22,739 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage22,739 miles
Since last MOT+1,562 miles
PASS
Mileage21,177 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage21,177 miles
Since last MOT+1,771 miles
PASS
Mileage19,406 miles
Since last MOT+1,372 miles
PASS
Mileage18,034 miles
Since last MOT+1,907 miles
PASS
Mileage16,127 miles
Since last MOT+1,507 miles
PASS
Mileage14,620 miles
Since last MOT+2,242 miles
PASS
Mileage12,378 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 XLT
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 XLT

What car is FJ03 XLT?

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

What is the mileage of FJ03 XLT?

The last recorded mileage for FJ03 XLT was 36,083 miles, recorded on 27 Feb 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FJ03 XLT passed its MOT?

FJ03 XLT has had 22 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (19 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 27 Feb 2025.

Is FJ03 XLT ULEZ compliant?

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

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