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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 8 (69% pass rate). It has 83,196 miles on the clock, averaging 3,705 miles per year, well below 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 HD03 MLU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 83,196 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3 |
| Average per year | 3,705 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | HD03 MLU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | HD — Bournemouth, Hampshire and Dorset |
| Age identifier | 03 — March 2003 to August 2003 |
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About HD03 MLU
What car is HD03 MLU?
HD03 MLU is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Bournemouth in 2003.
What is the mileage of HD03 MLU?
The last recorded mileage for HD03 MLU was 83,196 miles, recorded on 13 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has HD03 MLU passed its MOT?
HD03 MLU has had 26 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (18 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 13 Jul 2026.
Is HD03 MLU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, HD03 MLU 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 HD03 MLU?
HD03 MLU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.