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GV03 TLN

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Brighton, 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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 6 (71% pass rate). It has 142,309 miles on the clock, averaging 8,108 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 GV03 TLN

MOT Status
Due date passed
142,309
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
8,108

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading142,309 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,108
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for GV03 TLN 25k55k84k113k142k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage142,309 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage142,309 miles
Since last MOT+5,432 miles
PASS
Mileage136,877 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage136,877 miles
Since last MOT+5,949 miles
PASS
Mileage130,928 miles
Since last MOT+14,803 miles
PASS
Mileage116,125 miles
Since last MOT+9,049 miles
PASS
Mileage107,076 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,076 miles
Since last MOT+10,981 miles
PASS
Mileage96,095 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,091 miles
Since last MOT+3,655 miles
PASS
Mileage92,436 miles
Since last MOT+6,809 miles
PASS
Mileage85,627 miles
Since last MOT+84 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,543 miles
Since last MOT+8,774 miles
PASS
Mileage76,769 miles
Since last MOT+9,436 miles
PASS
Mileage67,333 miles
Since last MOT+14,081 miles
PASS
Mileage53,252 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,252 miles
Since last MOT+7,228 miles
PASS
Mileage46,024 miles
Since last MOT+6,168 miles
PASS
Mileage39,856 miles
Since last MOT+8,881 miles
PASS
Mileage30,975 miles
Since last MOT+5,697 miles
PASS
Mileage25,278 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV03 TLN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeGV — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About GV03 TLN

What car is GV03 TLN?

GV03 TLN is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Brighton in 2003.

What is the mileage of GV03 TLN?

The last recorded mileage for GV03 TLN was 142,309 miles, recorded on 30 Sep 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GV03 TLN passed its MOT?

GV03 TLN has had 21 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (15 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 30 Sep 2020.

Is GV03 TLN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GV03 TLN 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 GV03 TLN?

GV03 TLN is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.