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GL03 HVU

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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 6 (60% pass rate). It has 108,895 miles on the clock, averaging 7,931 miles per year, around 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 HVU

MOT Status
Due date passed
108,895
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
60%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
7,931

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading108,895 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,162
Average per year7,931
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GL03 HVU 29k49k69k89k109k '06'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage108,895 miles
Since last MOT+2,162 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,733 miles
Since last MOT+2,212 miles
PASS
Mileage104,521 miles
Since last MOT+5,835 miles
PASS
Mileage98,686 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,686 miles
Since last MOT+13,049 miles
PASS
Mileage85,637 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,637 miles
Since last MOT+10,712 miles
PASS
Mileage74,925 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,925 miles
Since last MOT+9,606 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,319 miles
Since last MOT+10,151 miles
PASS
Mileage55,168 miles
Since last MOT+2,853 miles
PASS
Mileage52,315 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,315 miles
Since last MOT+6,947 miles
PASS
Mileage45,368 miles
Since last MOT+16,770 miles
PASS
Mileage28,598 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL03 HVU
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 HVU

What car is GL03 HVU?

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

What is the mileage of GL03 HVU?

The last recorded mileage for GL03 HVU was 108,895 miles, recorded on 1 Jul 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GL03 HVU passed its MOT?

GL03 HVU has had 15 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (9 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 1 Jul 2016.

Is GL03 HVU ULEZ compliant?

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

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