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GL03 HVJ

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Maidstone, Garden of England · 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 29 MOT tests on record, passing 21 and failing 8 (72% pass rate). It has 139,489 miles on the clock, averaging 5,622 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 GL03 HVJ

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
139,489
Last Mileage
Recorded
29
Total Tests
Since 2006
72%
Pass Rate
21 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 29 tests on record
5,622

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 reading139,489 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,872
Average per year5,622
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GL03 HVJ 27k55k83k111k139k '06'26'18

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Full MOT Test History 29 tests on record

PASS
Mileage139,489 miles
Since last MOT+4,872 miles
PASS
Mileage134,617 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage134,617 miles
Since last MOT+9,092 miles
PASS
Mileage125,525 miles
Since last MOT+12,018 miles
PASS
Mileage113,507 miles
FAIL
PASS
Mileage104,085 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,084 miles
Since last MOT+2,846 miles
PASS
Mileage101,238 miles
Since last MOT+2,099 miles
PASS
Mileage99,139 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,134 miles
Since last MOT+2,022 miles
PASS
Mileage97,112 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,711 miles
Since last MOT+5,351 miles
PASS
Mileage92,360 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,358 miles
Since last MOT+6,818 miles
PASS
Mileage85,540 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,540 miles
Since last MOT+7,892 miles
PASS
Mileage77,648 miles
Since last MOT+8,175 miles
PASS
Mileage69,473 miles
Since last MOT+4,316 miles
PASS
Mileage65,157 miles
Since last MOT+6,046 miles
PASS
Mileage59,111 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,111 miles
Since last MOT+5,915 miles
PASS
Mileage53,196 miles
Since last MOT+5,701 miles
PASS
Mileage47,495 miles
Since last MOT+4,331 miles
PASS
Mileage43,164 miles
Since last MOT+3,542 miles
PASS
Mileage39,622 miles
Since last MOT+3,913 miles
PASS
Mileage35,709 miles
Since last MOT+3,511 miles
PASS
Mileage32,198 miles
Since last MOT+4,819 miles
PASS
Mileage27,379 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL03 HVJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeGL — Maidstone, Garden of England
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About GL03 HVJ

What car is GL03 HVJ?

GL03 HVJ is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2003.

What is the mileage of GL03 HVJ?

The last recorded mileage for GL03 HVJ was 139,489 miles, recorded on 21 Apr 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GL03 HVJ passed its MOT?

GL03 HVJ has had 29 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (21 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 21 Apr 2026.

Is GL03 HVJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GL03 HVJ 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 GL03 HVJ?

GL03 HVJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.