Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2003 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 3 (82% pass rate). It has 170,785 miles on the clock, averaging 11,850 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 GY03 UMS
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 170,785 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1 |
| Average per year | 11,850 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | GY03 UMS |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | GY — Brighton, Garden of England |
| Age identifier | 03 — March 2003 to August 2003 |
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About GY03 UMS
What car is GY03 UMS?
GY03 UMS is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Brighton in 2003.
What is the mileage of GY03 UMS?
The last recorded mileage for GY03 UMS was 170,785 miles, recorded on 14 Jun 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GY03 UMS passed its MOT?
GY03 UMS has had 17 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (14 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 14 Jun 2018.
Is GY03 UMS ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GY03 UMS 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 GY03 UMS?
GY03 UMS is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.