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HX03 VXW

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 3189cc

Black Registered in Portsmouth, Hampshire and Dorset · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine3189cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£265–£630

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 3189cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 107,481 miles on the clock, averaging 4,452 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 3.2 VR6 engine is known for serpentine belt tensioner.

MOT & Mileage History for HX03 VXW

MOT Status
Due date passed
107,481
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
4,452

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
6

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading107,481 miles
Reading date
Miles last year21
Average per year4,452
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for HX03 VXW 46k62k77k92k107k '06'20'12

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage107,481 miles
Since last MOT+21 miles
PASS
Mileage107,460 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,460 miles
Since last MOT+125 miles
PASS
Mileage107,335 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,333 miles
Since last MOT+3,284 miles
PASS
Mileage104,049 miles
Since last MOT+6,382 miles
PASS
Mileage97,667 miles
Since last MOT+1,704 miles
PASS
Mileage95,963 miles
Since last MOT+6,303 miles
PASS
Mileage89,660 miles
Since last MOT+1,279 miles
PASS
Mileage88,381 miles
Since last MOT+12,187 miles
PASS
Mileage76,194 miles
Since last MOT+2,370 miles
PASS
Mileage73,824 miles
Since last MOT+2,410 miles
PASS
Mileage71,414 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,414 miles
Since last MOT+2,957 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,457 miles
Since last MOT+10,997 miles
PASS
Mileage57,460 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,460 miles
Since last MOT+5,611 miles
PASS
Mileage51,849 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,849 miles
Since last MOT+5,657 miles
PASS
Mileage46,192 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX03 VXW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3189cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeHX — Portsmouth, Hampshire and Dorset
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About HX03 VXW

What car is HX03 VXW?

HX03 VXW is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (3189cc). First registered in Portsmouth in 2003.

What is the mileage of HX03 VXW?

The last recorded mileage for HX03 VXW was 107,481 miles, recorded on 13 Mar 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has HX03 VXW passed its MOT?

HX03 VXW has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 13 Mar 2020.

Is HX03 VXW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, HX03 VXW 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 HX03 VXW?

HX03 VXW is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.