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GY03 XGA

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 1390cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 141,971 miles on the clock, averaging 9,026 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for GY03 XGA

MOT Status
Due date passed
141,971
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
9,026

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading141,971 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,026
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GY03 XGA 43k68k92k117k142k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage141,971 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage141,971 miles
Since last MOT+17,108 miles
PASS
Mileage124,863 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage124,855 miles
Since last MOT+20,454 miles
PASS
Mileage104,401 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,401 miles
Since last MOT+22,186 miles
PASS
Mileage82,215 miles
Since last MOT+9,761 miles
PASS
Mileage72,454 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
PASS
Mileage72,448 miles
Since last MOT+2,602 miles
PASS
Mileage69,846 miles
Since last MOT+5,570 miles
PASS
Mileage64,276 miles
Since last MOT+4,526 miles
PASS
Mileage59,750 miles
Since last MOT+4,639 miles
PASS
Mileage55,111 miles
Since last MOT+4,530 miles
PASS
Mileage50,581 miles
Since last MOT+7,772 miles
PASS
Mileage42,809 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY03 XGA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeGY — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About GY03 XGA

What car is GY03 XGA?

GY03 XGA is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Brighton in 2003.

What is the mileage of GY03 XGA?

The last recorded mileage for GY03 XGA was 141,971 miles, recorded on 2 Feb 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GY03 XGA passed its MOT?

GY03 XGA has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 2 Feb 2017.

Is GY03 XGA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GY03 XGA 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 XGA?

GY03 XGA is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.