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FM03 XOB

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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 2 (82% pass rate). It has 90,014 miles on the clock, averaging 7,218 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 FM03 XOB

MOT Status
Due date passed
90,014
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2006
82%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
7,218

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading90,014 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,007
Average per year7,218
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for FM03 XOB 25k41k57k74k90k '06'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage90,014 miles
Since last MOT+8,007 miles
PASS
Mileage82,007 miles
Since last MOT+7,472 miles
PASS
Mileage74,535 miles
Since last MOT+5,417 miles
PASS
Mileage69,118 miles
Since last MOT+6,214 miles
PASS
Mileage62,904 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,904 miles
Since last MOT+7,040 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,864 miles
Since last MOT+6,228 miles
PASS
Mileage49,636 miles
Since last MOT+6,048 miles
PASS
Mileage43,588 miles
Since last MOT+9,570 miles
PASS
Mileage34,018 miles
Since last MOT+9,241 miles
PASS
Mileage24,777 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 XOB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFM — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About FM03 XOB

What car is FM03 XOB?

FM03 XOB is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of FM03 XOB?

The last recorded mileage for FM03 XOB was 90,014 miles, recorded on 13 Jun 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FM03 XOB passed its MOT?

FM03 XOB has had 11 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (9 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 13 Jun 2015.

Is FM03 XOB ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FM03 XOB 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 FM03 XOB?

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