Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2003 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 4 (64% pass rate). It has 142,514 miles on the clock, averaging 13,151 miles per year, above 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 HWR
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 142,514 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 13,151 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | GL03 HWR |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | GL — Maidstone, Garden of England |
| Age identifier | 03 — March 2003 to August 2003 |
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About GL03 HWR
What car is GL03 HWR?
GL03 HWR is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2003.
What is the mileage of GL03 HWR?
The last recorded mileage for GL03 HWR was 142,514 miles, recorded on 13 Aug 2014 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GL03 HWR passed its MOT?
GL03 HWR has had 11 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (7 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 13 Aug 2014.
Is GL03 HWR ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GL03 HWR 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 HWR?
GL03 HWR is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.