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FM03 XMF

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1896cc has had 32 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 14 (56% pass rate). It has 349,474 miles on the clock, averaging 13,813 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for FM03 XMF

MOT Status
Due date passed
349,474
Last Mileage
Recorded
32
Total Tests
Since 2006
56%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 14 failed

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

14

MOT failures recorded

Out of 32 tests on record
13,813

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading349,474 miles
Reading date
Miles last year27
Average per year13,813
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FM03 XMF 84k151k217k283k349k '06'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 32 tests on record

PASS
Mileage349,474 miles
Since last MOT+27 miles
FAIL
Mileage349,447 miles
Since last MOT+16,071 miles
PASS
Mileage333,376 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage333,374 miles
Since last MOT+176 miles
FAIL
Mileage333,198 miles
Since last MOT+13,597 miles
PASS
Mileage319,601 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage319,597 miles
Since last MOT+2,932 miles
PASS
Mileage316,665 miles
Since last MOT+5,259 miles
PASS
Mileage311,406 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage311,402 miles
Since last MOT+3,518 miles
PASS
Mileage307,884 miles
Since last MOT+9,138 miles
PASS
Mileage298,746 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage298,746 miles
Since last MOT+15,922 miles
PASS
Mileage282,824 miles
Since last MOT+12,825 miles
PASS
Mileage269,999 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage269,996 miles
Since last MOT+11,138 miles
PASS
Mileage258,858 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage258,852 miles
Since last MOT+10,614 miles
PASS
Mileage248,238 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage248,235 miles
Since last MOT+11,321 miles
PASS
Mileage236,914 miles
Since last MOT+86 miles
FAIL
Mileage236,828 miles
Since last MOT+14,684 miles
PASS
Mileage222,144 miles
Since last MOT+56 miles
FAIL
Mileage222,088 miles
Since last MOT+18,521 miles
FAIL
Mileage203,567 miles
Since last MOT+23,853 miles
PASS
Mileage179,714 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage179,714 miles
Since last MOT+24,617 miles
PASS
Mileage155,097 miles
Since last MOT+16,328 miles
PASS
Mileage138,769 miles
Since last MOT+14,625 miles
PASS
Mileage124,144 miles
Since last MOT+15,324 miles
PASS
Mileage108,820 miles
Since last MOT+24,639 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,181 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 XMF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFM — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About FM03 XMF

What car is FM03 XMF?

FM03 XMF is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of FM03 XMF?

The last recorded mileage for FM03 XMF was 349,474 miles, recorded on 24 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FM03 XMF passed its MOT?

FM03 XMF has had 32 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (18 passes, 14 failures). It last passed on 24 Sep 2025.

Is FM03 XMF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FM03 XMF is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is FM03 XMF?

FM03 XMF is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.