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GP03 BWE

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Brighton, Garden of England · 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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 2 (80% pass rate). It has 126,487 miles on the clock, averaging 11,730 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 GP03 BWE

MOT Status
Due date passed
126,487
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
11,730

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading126,487 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,498
Average per year11,730
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for GP03 BWE 34k57k80k103k126k '06'14'10

Check GP03 BWE

Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage126,487 miles
Since last MOT+9,498 miles
PASS
Mileage116,989 miles
Since last MOT+10,801 miles
PASS
Mileage106,188 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,188 miles
Since last MOT+11,485 miles
PASS
Mileage94,703 miles
Since last MOT+1,027 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,676 miles
Since last MOT+12,389 miles
PASS
Mileage81,287 miles
Since last MOT+15,738 miles
PASS
Mileage65,549 miles
Since last MOT+14,452 miles
PASS
Mileage51,097 miles
Since last MOT+17,009 miles
PASS
Mileage34,088 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP03 BWE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeGP — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About GP03 BWE

What car is GP03 BWE?

GP03 BWE is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Brighton in 2003.

What is the mileage of GP03 BWE?

The last recorded mileage for GP03 BWE was 126,487 miles, recorded on 10 Apr 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GP03 BWE passed its MOT?

GP03 BWE has had 10 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (8 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 10 Apr 2014.

Is GP03 BWE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GP03 BWE 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 GP03 BWE?

GP03 BWE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.