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GP03 MGU

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1595cc

Blue Registered in Brighton, Garden of England · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1595cc
ColourBlue
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 1595cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 129,699 miles on the clock, averaging 8,321 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 GP03 MGU

MOT Status
Due date passed
129,699
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
8,321

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading129,699 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,017
Average per year8,321
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GP03 MGU 45k66k87k108k130k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage129,699 miles
Since last MOT+3,017 miles
PASS
Mileage126,682 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,675 miles
Since last MOT+2,039 miles
PASS
Mileage124,636 miles
Since last MOT+18 miles
FAIL
Mileage124,618 miles
Since last MOT+12,219 miles
PASS
Mileage112,399 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,399 miles
Since last MOT+103 miles
PASS
Mileage112,296 miles
Since last MOT+331 miles
PASS
Mileage111,965 miles
Since last MOT+3,465 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,500 miles
Since last MOT+2,794 miles
PASS
Mileage105,706 miles
Since last MOT+8,422 miles
PASS
Mileage97,284 miles
Since last MOT+14,764 miles
PASS
Mileage82,520 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,520 miles
Since last MOT+18,791 miles
PASS
Mileage63,729 miles
Since last MOT+18,872 miles
PASS
Mileage44,857 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP03 MGU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1595cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeGP — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About GP03 MGU

What car is GP03 MGU?

GP03 MGU is a blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Brighton in 2003.

What is the mileage of GP03 MGU?

The last recorded mileage for GP03 MGU was 129,699 miles, recorded on 24 Aug 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GP03 MGU passed its MOT?

GP03 MGU has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 24 Aug 2016.

Is GP03 MGU ULEZ compliant?

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

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