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FM03 XRJ

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 75,353 miles on the clock, averaging 3,778 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 FM03 XRJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
75,353
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
3,778

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

Low mileage
Latest reading75,353 miles
Reading date
Average per year3,778
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for FM03 XRJ 22k35k49k62k75k '06'20'15

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage75,353 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,353 miles
Since last MOT+3,398 miles
PASS
Mileage71,955 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,953 miles
Since last MOT+2,839 miles
PASS
Mileage69,114 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,114 miles
Since last MOT+6,996 miles
PASS
Mileage62,118 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,118 miles
Since last MOT+4,671 miles
PASS
Mileage57,447 miles
Since last MOT+2,342 miles
PASS
Mileage55,105 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,105 miles
Since last MOT+2,111 miles
PASS
Mileage52,994 miles
Since last MOT+2,531 miles
PASS
Mileage50,463 miles
Since last MOT+3,178 miles
PASS
Mileage47,285 miles
Since last MOT+3,739 miles
PASS
Mileage43,546 miles
Since last MOT+2,972 miles
PASS
Mileage40,574 miles
Since last MOT+3,606 miles
PASS
Mileage36,968 miles
Since last MOT+4,713 miles
PASS
Mileage32,255 miles
Since last MOT+5,211 miles
PASS
Mileage27,044 miles
Since last MOT+5,142 miles
PASS
Mileage21,902 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 XRJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
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 XRJ

What car is FM03 XRJ?

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

What is the mileage of FM03 XRJ?

The last recorded mileage for FM03 XRJ was 75,353 miles, recorded on 9 Sep 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FM03 XRJ passed its MOT?

FM03 XRJ has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 9 Sep 2020.

Is FM03 XRJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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