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FM03 XRE

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlue
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 106,444 miles on the clock, averaging 7,016 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 XRE

MOT Status
Due date passed
106,444
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
74%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
7,016

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 reading106,444 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,016
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FM03 XRE 13k36k60k83k106k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage106,444 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,444 miles
Since last MOT+8,542 miles
PASS
Mileage97,902 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,902 miles
Since last MOT+7,625 miles
PASS
Mileage90,277 miles
Since last MOT+8,230 miles
PASS
Mileage82,047 miles
Since last MOT+10,812 miles
PASS
Mileage71,235 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,235 miles
Since last MOT+11,979 miles
PASS
Mileage59,256 miles
Since last MOT+4,767 miles
PASS
Mileage54,489 miles
Since last MOT+176 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,313 miles
Since last MOT+9,285 miles
PASS
Mileage45,028 miles
Since last MOT+8,082 miles
PASS
Mileage36,946 miles
Since last MOT+4,792 miles
PASS
Mileage32,154 miles
Since last MOT+5,355 miles
PASS
Mileage26,799 miles
Since last MOT+3,687 miles
PASS
Mileage23,112 miles
Since last MOT+6,448 miles
PASS
Mileage16,664 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage16,664 miles
Since last MOT+3,611 miles
PASS
Mileage13,053 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 XRE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
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 XRE

What car is FM03 XRE?

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

What is the mileage of FM03 XRE?

The last recorded mileage for FM03 XRE was 106,444 miles, recorded on 13 Nov 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FM03 XRE passed its MOT?

FM03 XRE has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 13 Nov 2019.

Is FM03 XRE ULEZ compliant?

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

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