Vehicle summary
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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 2 (86% pass rate). It has 178,839 miles on the clock, averaging 11,248 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 GU03 FTY
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 178,839 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 16,783 |
| Average per year | 11,248 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | GU03 FTY |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | GU — Brighton, Garden of England |
| Age identifier | 03 — March 2003 to August 2003 |
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About GU03 FTY
What car is GU03 FTY?
GU03 FTY is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Brighton in 2003.
What is the mileage of GU03 FTY?
The last recorded mileage for GU03 FTY was 178,839 miles, recorded on 25 Jul 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GU03 FTY passed its MOT?
GU03 FTY has had 14 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (12 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 25 Jul 2018.
Is GU03 FTY ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GU03 FTY 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 GU03 FTY?
GU03 FTY is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.